Savory Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. bulk sausage, or bratwursts with skins removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 stick butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups milk, or mix with half-and-half or cream
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Directions:

Brown sausage and onion in skillet, drain and set aside.

While sausage is cooking, place cubed squash in an extra-large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain about half the water, leaving 2-3 cups of liquid in the pot with the squash. You can save the drained liquid and use as a vegetable broth for another recipe later.

Using a potato masher, or a hand-puree device, lightly mash the squash cubes. Do not completely puree. Add in butter, milk, spices, and sausage/onions. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often so it doesn't stick.

Source: I ate a similar soup at a fall festival and recreated it in my kitchen!

By Susabelle from Longmont, CO