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Sausage, Squash, Bean and Chard Soup

A hearty and nutritious soup packed with sausage, seasonal squash, beans, and Swiss chard, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups Swiss chard chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the butternut squash, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  5. Add the cannellini beans and Swiss chard, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the chard is wilted.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 2 months.

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