Pumpkin and Sausage Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Pumpkin and Sausage Soup
45 min.
7
489kcal

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Pumpkin and Sausage Soup: A Cozy, Gluten-Free Treat

Embark on a culinary journey with this delightful Pumpkin and Sausage Soup, a gluten-free masterpiece that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a sumptuous dinner, this soup is a versatile main course that can also double as a main dish on any occasion.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those busy days when you still want to enjoy a homemade, flavor-packed meal. It serves 7 generous portions, ensuring there's enough to go around for your family and friends.

At 489 calories per serving, this Pumpkin and Sausage Soup offers a balanced nutritional profile. It's a meal that's rich in flavor, not just in calories, with a caloric breakdown of 11.58% protein, 43.42% fat, and 45% carbs. This makes it a perfect option for those watching their waistlines or looking to maintain a balanced diet.

The star of this recipe is the harmonious blend of pumpkin puree and andouille sausage, a combination that creates a unique depth of flavor. The sweetness of the brown sugar and the richness of the praline liqueur complement the earthiness of the pumpkin, while the thyme adds a touch of herby freshness. The creaminess from the heavy cream and butter ensures a velvety texture that's hard to resist.

Gather your equipment - a frying pan and a blender - and get ready to create a soup that's as comforting as it is delicious. This Pumpkin and Sausage Soup is not just a meal; it's an experience, a celebration of flavors and textures that will leave you longing for more. So, roll up your sleeves, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound andouille sausage diced
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cups chicken stock see 
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.4 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 1.3 cups onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup pear liqueur 
  • 1.5 pounds pumpkin puree 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cook diced sausage in skillet with 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add thyme and pumpkin OR sweet potatoes and cook 5 minutes.
  4. Add liqueur, broth, and brown sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, or until pumpkin OR potatoes are tender.
  5. In blender puree soup in batches. Return to pan and stir in cream and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Warm but do not boil.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories489kcal
Protein11.58%
Fat43.42%
Carbs45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11
Glycemic Load
0.59
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.591304322948%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.43mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:488.56kcal
24.43%
Fat:23.18g
35.66%
Saturated Fat:10.89g
68.05%
Carbohydrates:54.07g
18.02%
Net Carbohydrates:50.72g
18.44%
Sugar:42.72g
47.46%
Cholesterol:66.9mg
22.3%
Sodium:677.38mg
29.45%
Alcohol:3.41g
100%
Alcohol %:0.94%
100%
Protein:13.91g
27.81%
Vitamin A:15543.49IU
310.87%
Vitamin B3:6.22mg
31.09%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.5%
Selenium:13.37ยตg
19.09%
Potassium:661.77mg
18.91%
Vitamin K:19.57ยตg
18.64%
Phosphorus:166.27mg
16.63%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.83%
Iron:2.72mg
15.1%
Copper:0.29mg
14.26%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.81%
Fiber:3.36g
13.43%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.44%
Magnesium:44.19mg
11.05%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.74%
Zinc:1.4mg
9.33%
Vitamin C:6.82mg
8.27%
Calcium:81.11mg
8.11%
Folate:30.88ยตg
7.72%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.41%
Vitamin B12:0.35ยตg
5.86%
Vitamin D:0.66ยตg
4.38%
Source:Allrecipes