Hey friends! It’s been pretty chilly here in Florida the past few days – we’ve had to bust out our jackets and close toed shoes!
I absolutely love winter. It’s the perfect time to stay home and watch movies, snuggle up with family, and eat lots of warm comfort food. When the weather gets cold, my favorite dish to serve is this easy low-carb pumpkin sausage soup. It will warm you up from the inside out.
Everyone who has tried this soup absolutely loves it – including my husband, who doesn’t like sausage, and my mom, who doesn’t like pumpkin. My super picky 1-year-old daughter even gobbles it up! Somehow when all the ingredients combine, the flavors of the sausage, pumpkin, and seasonings meld together into something creamy and magical. I promise you’ll love this soup if you give it a shot.
The cherry on top is that this recipe is low carb! It will fit great into a low carb or keto lifestyle without compromising any flavor.
I adapted this recipe from this post by the user rememberingraven on food.com. I make a few adjustments based on what my family prefers and what ingredients I have on hand, so be sure to go check out the original recipe too!
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package of Jimmy Dean sausage (I use hot sausage for an extra kick but you can also use mild or medium)
- 3 tablespoons dried minced onion OR ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2-3 handfuls of spinach (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Tip! This recipe is super customizable and your measurements don’t have to be too precise. You can even jazz this soup up with your favorite seasonings, add a bit more bulk by throwing in some mushrooms, or replace the heavy cream with sour cream for a different, rich taste.
How to make Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Brown the sausage and drain, then add onion, garlic, and Italian seasonings. Stir well.
Add pumpkin and stir until evenly distributed, then add broth and mix well.
Let simmer for about 30 minutes.
Add cream and let simmer for 10-15 more minutes.
Top with shredded cheese for added deliciousness! Enjoy!
