Pumpkin Sausage Soup

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Recipe by Paula Diaz, Billings, Montana

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Updated on Jan. 01, 2024

This dish is well suited to my lower-carb way of eating. It's definitely soul food, and I love that it's very simple to prepare. —Paula Diaz, Billings, Montana

Health tip: Use Italian turkey sausage, half-and-half cream and just one cup of cheese to save about 8g saturated fat.
Test Kitchen tips
  • If you're lucky enough to have leftovers, try some spooned over biscuits.
  • Don't be tempted to substitute plainer cheese for the smoked cheddar. The smoky cheese really adds a complementary flavor to the soup.
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    Yield:8 servings (3 qt.)
    Prep:10 min
    Cook:20 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
    • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 carton (32 ounces) unsalted chicken stock
    • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
    • 1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute equivalent
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1/3 cup cold water
    • 1/3 cup cornstarch
    • 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese
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    Directions

    1. 1
      In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add stock, pumpkin, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
    2. 2
      Stir in cream. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.

    Nutrition Facts

    1-1/2 cups: 371 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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