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pumpkin sausage soup

Pumpkin Sausage Soup

A creamy, savory soup loaded with sausage, pumpkin, beans, and spinach. Comfort food in a bowl with fall flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, pumpkin puree, and diced tomatoes. Stir until smooth.
  6. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Add spinach and Parmesan. Cook until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  10. Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and crusty bread if desired.

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