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.

Felicia Slinda
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Akash Mia
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever sausage I have on hand.


Good G
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much broth.


Byzid Md
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Aayat khan
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices really warm you up.


Olly Perkins
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I loved the addition of the sage. It really gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.


Terna Daniel
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Muna Lama
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and comforting. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers. It's a great meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Zeshaan Ashraf
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This soup was easy to make and so flavorful! I used a mild Italian sausage and it was perfect. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Apna Muzaffrabad
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this soup was delicious! The sausage and spices really helped to balance out the flavor of the squash. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Litom
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of butternut squash and sausage. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor. It was a hit with my family and friends.