PUMPKIN SAUSAGE SOUP

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This dish is well suited to my lower-carb way of eating. It's definitely soul food, and I love that it's very simple to prepare. -Paula Diaz, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (3 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 carton (32 ounces) unsalted chicken stock
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute equivalent
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add stock, pumpkin, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes., Stir in cream. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.