Pumpkin Sausage Soup
A cozy bowl of Pumpkin Sausage Soup combining savory sausage and sweet pumpkin, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup fresh sage, chopped (or dried sage)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Maple syrup or honey, optional
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage by heating a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until it’s browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree and stir well, then pour in the broth and bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Season with chopped fresh sage, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust flavors with salt, pepper, and optional sweeteners.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender for a creamier texture, if desired.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh sage and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For variations, consider adding jalapeños for spice or replacing sausage with beans for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, sausage soup, fall recipes, comfort food