BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAUSAGE SOUP

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Soup comforts the soul and this creamy, healthy soup does nothing short of that. This makes a large pot and I love sharing it with others. --Jerilyn Korver, Altoona, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large butternut squash (4 to 4-1/2 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
2/3 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Optional: Cornbread croutons and additional yogurt

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, 45-60 minutes. Cool slightly. Scoop out pulp; set aside., In a Dutch oven, cook onion and apple in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the seasonings; cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add broth and squash; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. , Return pureed mixture to pan; stir in sausage and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until carrots are tender, 15-20 minutes. , Just before serving, stir in 2/3 cup yogurt, sage and vinegar. Serve with croutons and additional yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Amir joyia
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This soup is way too salty. I had to add a lot of water to dilute it.


asad f Mairaj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out watery. I had to add more squash and sausage to thicken it up.


Yasodha Kumari
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This soup is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it was perfect. I just threw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


Thandeka Cindi
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, so I used ground turkey instead. It was still really good.


Benjamin Hacker
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Rodah Mukukua
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This soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices each time I make it and it's always turned out great.


Abdul Majeed Haroon
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I made this soup for my picky kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


Gil Ibarra
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


mina shrestha
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Baryalay Azim
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Angelica Hernandez
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the sausage adds a nice touch of savory flavor.


Simba Trueman
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup.


liaquat khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the combination of butternut squash and sausage.


Sher dil Badshah
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OMG! This butternut squash and sausage soup made my kitchen smell so good. My family couldn't wait to dig in. The flavors were exploding in my mouth and it's definitely a soup I'll be making again and again.