Pumpkin' Sausage Soup Recipe - now with images!
Since I worked from home today I decided to crock up a batch of Pumpkin Sausage soup. Here be the recipe - you don't have to use a crock pot, you can use a soup pot or any other - I prefer the crock because I like to have it simmer all day.
RECIPE: Serves 6
Ingredients
*1 (12 ounce) package Jimmy Dean sausage
* 1/2 cup onion, minced
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning [I use basil, oregano, parsley]
* 1-2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped [I keep them sliced]
* 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin [I use Libby's]
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 cup water
NOTE: I prefer a sweet/savory soup so I use pumpkin pie filling / if you want a more earthy, veggie blend - use pumpkin puree
Directions
1. Brown sausage, drain, then add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and mushrooms and sauté until done.
2. Add pumpkin to this mixture and mix well.
3. Then stir in the broth and mix well.
4. Simmer 20-30 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and water and simmer on low another 10-15 minute Taste and add salt & pepper as needed.
I actually mix the heavy cream in after I put the pumpkin in because I like to make sure it gets blended real well - and as mentioned, after it simmers I then pour it into the crock so it can continue to simmer and blend for another four hours.
It's so very nom...