Italian Sausage & Squash Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 8
 
A hearty Italian sausage & Squash Soup that my grandma used to make.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ cups onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups butternut squash (1/2" cubes)
  • 1 cup cauliflower, frozen
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ cup heavy cream, optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon THM Gentle Sweet
  • 2 cups spinach leaves (packed)
Instructions
  1. Brown Sausage and drain on paper towels
  2. Sweat onion and garlic in 1 olive oil until soft. Increase heat, add squash, cauliflower and pepper flakes. Saute for 5 minutes. Stir in broth and water, bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until squash is very soft.
  3. Puree soup with an immersion blender or in batches in your blender per manufactures directions for hot liquids. Add bell pepper, cream, sweetener, and simmer about 5 minutes or until peppers are tender. Stir in spinach and sausage, simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Instant Pot Instructions
  1. Using the saute feature saute onions and garlic in oil, add squash and pepper flakes, saute for about 5 min. Add broth and water.
  2. Place lid on IP and use the soup button, process until squash is soft. Allow pressure to release naturally and remove lid from IP.
  3. Puree squash mixture with an immersion blender and add bell pepper and sausage heat through, stir in cream and spinach and allow spinach to wilt.
Notes
You can also use turkey sausage or shredded chicken breast for a lighter version.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 317 Fat: 20g Carbohydrates: 11g Sodium: 565mg Fiber: 2g Protein: 13g Cholesterol: 64mg
Recipe by Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved at https://wonderfullymadeanddearlyloved.com/italian-sausage-squash-soup/