SMOKED SAUSAGE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND WILD RICE SOUP

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SMOKED SAUSAGE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND WILD RICE SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium (1 1/2 - 2 pounds) butternut squash, cut in half, seeds and membranes removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 cups chicken broth or stock
2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup wild rice
3/4 pound kielbasa, or other smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minched fresh flat-leaf parsely
1 1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub squash halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place on baking sheet flesh down and roast until tender (20-25 minutes). Remove and cool. With a spoon, scoop flesh from squash and place in a food processor or blender with 2 cups of chicken stock and puree on high until smooth. Add 4 cups stock and 1/2 cup of chopped onions to a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 minutes to an hour. Remove from heat, uncover, and cool. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a clean sauecepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until just brown, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups of onions, corn, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 6 cups stock and squash puree and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and skimming off any fat that forms on the surface. Add rice and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half and parsley.

Celine Okonnaya
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This soup is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Princess Prixander
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This soup is a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Stefanie Amboree
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I'm not a fan of wild rice, but I thought it was really good in this soup.


Fake Love
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This soup is a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll add some more broth next time.


Vortyx
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I'm not a fan of butternut squash, but I loved this soup! The flavors are amazing.


Zan Khan
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Emadudin Keremu
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This soup is easy to make and it's a great meal for a weeknight.


Wahib Mughal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage.


Vipan Thakur
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting.


Sofia Elguera
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I love the addition of wild rice to this soup. It gives it a nice nutty flavor.


Irosha Kumuduni
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. The smoked sausage and butternut squash are a great combination.


Gariba Nurudeen
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that I can throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and have a delicious meal ready when I get home from work.


Sohel vai 782
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage.


Thomas jay
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think next time I'll use a milder sausage or add less chili powder.


Comfort Oku
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a hit with my family.


Frank Manzelli
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This soup is incredible! The flavors of the smoked sausage, butternut squash, and wild rice come together perfectly. I especially love the addition of the apples, which add a touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again