Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Sausage

Ingredients and Weight

• 2 cups chopped onion (1 medium onion)
• 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (about 1 medium squash)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh sage
• 1 pound ground sausage
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the butternut squash and cook until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes more.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
7. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and sage.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. In a separate skillet, brown the ground sausage.
10. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with browned sausage.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics

• Creamy and flavorful
• Sweet and savory flavors
• Topped with hearty browned sausage
• Warm and comforting

User Comments

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! The perfect fall comfort food."
• "The combination of butternut squash, sage, and sausage is heavenly."
• "It's so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a five-star restaurant."
• "I loved the addition of browned sausage on top. It gave the soup an extra layer of flavor."
• "This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again."

Special Precautions and Tips

• If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
• To make a vegetarian version, omit the sausage.
• Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.