Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Roasted Butternut and Sausage Soup, a delightful dish perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with family and friends. This creamy soup features sweet roasted butternut squash combined with savory turkey sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a rich chicken broth that melds together for a satisfying experience in every spoonful. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s not just a meal; it’s an invitation to gather around the table and share good moments. Enjoy this hearty soup as a main course or as an appetizer that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds butternut squash
- 1 pound Italian sweet turkey sausage
- 2 cups leeks
- 1 cup carrots
- ½ cup celery
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups dry pasta (Ditalini)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a sheet tray with foil.
- Prepare the butternut squash by peeling, seeding, and cutting it into one-inch pieces. Toss on the sheet tray with olive oil and black pepper, roast for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Boil water in a large saucepan, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, brown the turkey sausage for about five minutes. Move it to the edges of the pot.
- Add butter, then leeks, carrots, and celery. Cook for three minutes before stirring in garlic, thyme, sage, and red pepper flakes for another two minutes.
- Pour in hot chicken stock and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in spinach, roasted squash, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until heated through.
- Serve hot over cooked pasta with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 439
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 705mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg