Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken Sausage

Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken Sausage

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 12 oz cooked chicken apple sausage (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
• 3 medium carrots (chopped)
• 1/2 an onion (chopped)
• 1 stalk of celery (chopped)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup parsley

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, until browned for about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using the slotted spoon. Add the squash, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth to the pot. Cover & bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low & continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Purree the soup in a blender in batches, then return to the pot along with the sausage. Season with salt & pepper & keep warm until ready to serve.https://www.facebook.com/notes/katys-health-fitness/butternut-squash-soup-with-chicken-sausage/409881062470533