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Bowl of Butternut Squash and Sausage Stew with herbs

Butternut Squash & Sausage Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender butternut squash and savory sausage, perfect for a comforting meal on a cool evening.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Drinks
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, ground
  • 4 cups Butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and diced
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes, canned
  • 4 cups Kale, stems removed, chopped
Seasonings
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until cooked through, then remove it and set aside.
  2. Add olive oil to the pot and sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add diced butternut squash, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and dried thyme to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  2. Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in the chopped kale and red pepper flakes (if using), cooking until the kale wilts, which takes about 3-5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Taste the stew and adjust seasonings as needed before serving warm.

Notes

This stew is even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.