Hearty Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, divided; 4 cups water; 1 tablespoon chicken base; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Heavy whipping cream and minced fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, divided
4 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken base
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Heavy whipping cream and minced fresh parsley, optional

1
In a stockpot, cook sausage, onion and red pepper over medium heat 9-11 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; discard drippings.
2
Add squash, 1-1/2 cups corn, water and chicken base to same pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender.
3
Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pot. Add beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sausage mixture and remaining corn; heat through. If desired, drizzle servings with cream and sprinkle with parsley.
4
Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

682

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Butternut Squash Soup 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.

Hearty Butternut Squash Soup

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