Pumpkin Soup and Sausages Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Soup and Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb italian sweet sausage (or 1/2 sweet, 1/2 spicey if you prefer); 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 red onion, diced; ½ cup celery, diced; 8 ounces mushrooms, diced (or more if you prefer); ½ cup dry marsala wine (I've also used white Balsamic vinegar for an interesting piquant flavor); 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped; ½ teaspoon thyme; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups pumpkin puree (I've used both canned and fresh with equally good results)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb italian sweet sausage (or 1/2 sweet, 1/2 spicey if you prefer)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red onion, diced
½ cup celery, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, diced (or more if you prefer)
½ cup dry marsala wine (I've also used white Balsamic vinegar for an interesting piquant flavor)
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
½ teaspoon thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups pumpkin puree (I've used both canned and fresh with equally good results)

1
In a Dutch oven, over med/high heat, brown sausage in oil.
2
When browned remove to papertowel lined plate to drain.
3
In oil/grease saute garlic, onion, celery till slightly softened.
4
Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes more browning slightly.
5
Add sauage back to the pot and drain off any excess grease.
6
Deglaze hot pan with wine (or vinegar) scraping browned bits off the bottom of the pot and let wine (or vinegar) reduce by half.
7
Add the rest of the ingredients and bring pot to a gentle boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes or until veggies are tender.
9
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and or croutons (pumpernickel croutons are especially nice).
10
If soup is too thick you can thin with a bit more stock.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb italian sweet sausage (or 1/2 sweet, 1/2 spicey if you prefer), 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Soup and Sausages 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.

Pumpkin Soup and Sausages

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