Cozy Pumpkin Sausage Soup
A heartwarming fall soup made with pumpkin puree, Italian sausage, and fragrant sage, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp fresh sage (or 1/2 tbsp dried sage)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks until nicely browned.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree, stirring well to blend with the sausage and onions; cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth gradually while stirring; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with sage, stirring to combine; let simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
- Add cream (if using) before serving; adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili flakes.
Notes
Consider adding toasted pumpkin seeds or olive oil as a topping. Serve with crusty bread or garlic knots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, sausage soup, fall recipe, cozy meal