Pumpkin and Sausage Soup

This delicious pumpkin and sausage soup recipe is perfect for the fall season. It can also be made with sweet potatoes instead of pumpkin if preferred.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 7 cups chicken stock
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 1.25 cups chopped onion
• 0.5 pound andouille sausage, diced
• 1.5 pounds pumpkin puree
• 0.25 cup praline liqueur
• 0.375 cup heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add diced sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until tender. Add pumpkin and thyme and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add broth, brown sugar, and liqueur. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

Step 3

Purée soup in batches using an immersion blender until nearly smooth. Return to pan over low heat; stir in cream and reserved 2 tablespoons butter. Serve.