Description
This comforting sausage and butternut squash soup features a harmonious blend of zesty sausage and sweet squash, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Incorporate onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in butternut squash, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until butternut squash is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use high-quality sausage for deeper flavor. Fresh herbs at the end keep their vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg