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Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup Recipe

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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

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Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup Recipe

Prep: 50 min. Cook: 45 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

50 45 95

Ingredients

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
Corn bread croutons and additional yogurt, optional

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-60 minutes or until tender. 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, for 15-20 minutes or until apple is tender. 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 for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Just before serving, stir in 2/3 cup yogurt, sage and vinegar. Serve with croutons and additional yogurt if desired. Yield: 8 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 222 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 783 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup in Taste of Home’s Ultimate Potluck Recipe Contest

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by cmmogle

The soup was good, but since I don't eat meat I had to modify it very slightly--I left out the sausage and added a 1/2 teaspoon of liquid Hickory smoke. Believe me, you'll never miss the sausage, and it makes it more economical, too. Just put it in a soup mug and sip your way to contentment!

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by foodblogger

Great recipe! I love butternut squash but have never paired it with sausage before. Great combination. Definitely adding it to my favorites!

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by AnnC27

Great recipe, very yummy! Nice flavor. Hearty and healthy soup that my husband and son loved!

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2012 by pjmort

My husband and I both enjoyed this soup. It has good flavor consistency. It will go on my list of favorites!