Butternut Squash Soup With Sausage, Pearled Barley, And Spinach Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Soup With Sausage, Pearled Barley, And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Butternut Squash (1 Large Squash); Olive Oil; 2 Hot Italian Sausages; 1 Sweet Italian Sausage; 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 6 cups Chicken Broth, Divided; 1-1/2 cup Pearled Barley; 2 Tablespoons Coarsely Chopped Fresh Sage; Juice Of 1 Lemon; 2 cups Uncooked Baby Spinach, Coarsely Chopped; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 pounds Butternut Squash (1 Large Squash)
Olive Oil
2 Hot Italian Sausages
1 Sweet Italian Sausage
1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
6 cups Chicken Broth, Divided
1-1/2 cup Pearled Barley
2 Tablespoons Coarsely Chopped Fresh Sage
Juice Of 1 Lemon
2 cups Uncooked Baby Spinach, Coarsely Chopped
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Halve the butternut squash and remove the seeds. Brush the cut surfaces with olive oil and place cut sides down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast until the flesh is very tender.
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2. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick soup pot over medium heat. Crumble the sausages into the pot and saute until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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3. Add the onions to the pot, adding a little oil if needed. Saute until nicely softened. Remove to a small bowl.
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4. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and add the barley. Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, until the barley is tender.
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5. When the squash is tender, cool slightly and then scrape the flesh into a food processor. Add the remaining 3 cups chicken stock, the sage, the lemon juice, and the reserved onions, and puree until smooth. You can also do this step in a blender, in batches.
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6. Add the pureed squash to the fully cooked barley. Add the reserved sausage and the baby spinach and stir to combine. Heat gently for a few minutes until everything is warmed through. Taste and add salt and pepper.

3047

kcal

Calories

290

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Butternut Squash (1 Large Squash), Olive Oil, 2 Hot Italian Sausages, 1 Sweet Italian Sausage, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Soup With Sausage, Pearled Barley, And Spinach falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Soup With Sausage, Pearled Barley, And Spinach

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