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Sausage & Orzo Butternut Squash Soup

prep time:20 minutes
cook time:35 minutes
total time:55 minutes
This is a hearty, one-pot, chunky soup. It's built on a base of browned sweet Italian sausage, spices, and chicken broth. Diced butternut squash, whole grain mustard, and a bit of honey are added for a sweet and tangy flavor. The soup is finished with orzo pasta, which cooks directly in the pot, and a generous amount of heavy cream.
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 large servings)

  • 1 large sweet yellow onion finely diced
  • 1.5 lbs loose sweet Italian sausage
  • 2 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 48-oz
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
  • ~7-8 cups butternut squash peeled & diced
  • 1/2 cup orzo
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Brown sausage and onions in Dutch oven over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add spices and cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in broth, honey, mustard, and squash. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add orzo, cover, and cook 10-15 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in cream and heat 2-3 minutes without boiling.

Notes

Do not let soup boil after adding cream.