Pumpkin, Sausage, and Sage Soup

I wanted a simple pumpkin soup that used ingredients I had on hand - nothing weird that I'd have to shop for. This hits the spot! I started from another recipe and modified to fit my pantry and favorite flavors, like sage!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 onions, diced
• 8 cups water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 (28 ounce) can pumpkin puree

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a separate bowl.

Step 2

Melt butter in the same pot. Cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add water, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, sage, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Pour in milk and bring soup to a gentle simmer. Taste and adjust salt as needed.