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Pumpkin Sausage Soup

The second the kids are on the bus back to school we go into pumpkin mode. Most of my pumpkin recipes are sweet, but I started think of ways to bring a savory turn to my kitchen. Pumpkin Sausage Soup is the perfect combo of pumpkin, yet still a savory one pot dinner.

You can use spicy of mild Italian sausage in this soup…we prefer a little kick with our pumpkin, so we use the spicy version.

The Sausage

I get raw sausage in the casing and then I simply cut the casing off and squeeze the sausage right back into the pan. There are so many choices when you get to the super market. It’s best to pick a sausage with ingredients you can read.

Some sausage factories add in a ton of fillers and sugar to their sausage, so be careful. I like to use Cantella’s sausage, which is widely available at most markets, but anything you like will work.

Pumpkin Puree

Be sure to use 100% pure pumpkin puree. I like to use a brand like this one.

Pumpkin Sausage Soup is great for a cold Fall lunch or served at dinner all by itself.

So Many Pumpkin Things

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Pumpkin Sausage Soup

Loving this chunky Fall pumpkin soup. Velvety smooth with the pumpkin, but filled with spicy sausage and kale.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: dinner, family dinner
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Keyword: Easy Family Dinner, keto soup, pumpkin
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: The Kellie Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 lb Italian sausage spicy or mild, casings off
  • 2 cups cauliflower small florettes
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 4 cups kale chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup cream

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in large heavy pot stock pot on medium high. Sauté onion, garlic, celery and red pepper for 2-4 mins until onion starts to get translucent.
  • Cut sausage from its casings and put into onion mixture. Using your sturdy wooden spoon break up the sausage as it cooks among the vegetable medley.
  • Cook sausage for 3-5 minutes until cooked through and no more pink. Add in the cauliflower and stir to coat. Then stir in the pumpkin purée and cook to heat the pumpkin through.
  • Toss in the chopped kale and give it a stir to coat with the sausage juices. The kale will be large, but it will wilt down.
  • Pour In the chicken stock over the kale and stir all together. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a quick boil. Cover, reduce the heat down to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Taste for seasoning and then add cream to heat through. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Please note that you can use spicy or mild Italian Sausage for this recipe.  I like Cantella’s brand that I just buy at my local supermarket.  Just make sure the brand of sausage does not use fillers or is loaded with sugar.
When people hear “spicy” they get a little afraid…and maybe my taste buds are more sturdy, but we LOVE the spicy version.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8300IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
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MEDICAL AND NUTRITION DISCLAIMER…Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nutritional break downs are done using a commercial nutrition calculator. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctorbefore starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers, this should never be construed as medical advice.

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