Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup
"???????????? Along with cubes of tender butternut squash and a bit of spice from Italian sausage, this hearty soup has white beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and spinach to make it filling and flavorful! EASY, ready in 30 minutes, and perfect for chilly weather! Hearty enough to be a meal unto its own. This soup freezes very well so you can make a batch and freeze some for later...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
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1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced or diced small (white onion may be substituted))
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1 pound Italian pork sausage (I use hot, mild/sweet may be substituted, read the FAQs for more info)
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1 medium butternut squash
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3 to 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
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6 cups chicken broth (I use reduced sodium)
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2 bay leaves
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15.5 ounces canned great northern beans (rinsed and drained (or use another white bean, see FAQs))
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14.5 ounces canned fire-roasted tomatoes (use petite diced tomatoes if you don't want any heat)
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2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
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2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 2 heaping handfuls, kale may be substituted for a more earthy flavor)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional )
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Garnishing ideas (optional; see the FAQs)
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