Curried Butternut Squash Sausage Soup

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This Curried Butternut squash sausage soup becomes even more decadent with cream. Beautifully spiced with cumin and cayenne pepper, you’ve got a comforting and luxurious bowl of soup. You’ll want to make this one over and over again.

Curried butternut squash soup topped with Jimmy Dean Sausage, pomegranate seeds and cotija cheese

This recipe was first published in February of 2017 and updated October 2020.

About This Recipe and Why It Works

Not high on my list of things to do is peeling a butternut squash. But once you’re done with the laborious task of peeling, seeding and hacking away at that uncooked gourd, this beautifully flavored soup is your reward.

Do you buy already prepped cubed butternut squash at the grocery store? Or are you a purist and risk losing an appendage to cut your own?

Let me say right up front, and even though I’m pretty good at wrestling that squash with my chef’s knife, I’m in full support of that prepped plastic wrapped butternut squash.

There are just too many great butternut squash recipes, that become easy butternut squash recipes, if you purchase it pre-cut and cubed.

Like this Curried Butternut Squash Sausage Soup. Not to mention, this is hands down the best butternut squash soup recipe that we’ve ever had. EVER.

And sprinkling on some shiny red pomegranate seeds = love.

This soup is full of flavor, savory and just a little bit sweet. The salty toppings chime in so that every bite is heaven.

What Goes Into This Soup – The Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make butternut squash soup with curry

Onions and Garlic, would soup be soup without onions and garlic? Use sweet or yellow onions for this recipe. And please chop the garlic with a knife for a more pure garlic flavor. Using a garlic press brings out the oil in garlic and makes it stronger in flavor.
Cubed Butternut Squash, If you can find peeled and cubed butternut squash soup at the market, go for it. It will save you time and angst.
Dairy, Sour cream and cream make this soup simply decadent.
Spices for butternut squash soup, Curry, cumin and cayenne are the backbone to the luscious flavor of this soup.
Honey, adds a touch of sweetness to the overall flavor.
Jimmy Dean Sausage, crumbled, browned and used as a topping. The perfect seasoned breakfast sausage adds a salty savory flavor to each bite.
Feta Cheese, a sprinkling on top of the soup brings even more personality to this recipe. Salty, tangy and somewhat lemony = perfect.
Pomegranate Seed, the deep beautiful red color of these crunchy seeds, adds a complimentary color, a bit of crunch and a sharp flavor.

Ingredient Swaps

Dairy, For a more tangy end flavor result, feel free to switch out the sour cream for Greek Yogurt. If you’re worried about fat content, swap out half and half for the cream.
Honey, Use agave syrup instead of honey. I always have some on hand. It’s thinner and easier to manage.
Sausage, We truly love the classic flavor of Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage for this recpe. Use whatever brand you prefer. Also, Italian Sausage would be a fun substitute.
Feta Cheese, I always have Cotija cheese on hand. It’s crumbly, salty and would work great for this soup. Grated Parmesan cheese would also be nice here.
Pomegranate Seeds, Substitute pepita seeds. They’re crunchy, salty and would make a festive fall topping for butternut squash soup.

Step by Step Instructions

Start by adding butter to a large (6-quart) Dutch oven.
When the butter is melted and bubbly, add the onions and saute until tender. About 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. About 1 minute.

Cooking curried butternut squash soup stovetop

Using an immersion blender to puree curried butternut squash soup

Add in the chicken broth, butternut squash cubes and seasonings.
Bring mixture to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
In the meantime, cook the sausage until browned.
Stir in the cream, honey and sour cream. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
Ladle soup into bowls and add toppings.

Expert Tips and FAQ’s

Can I Use Prepped Peeled and Cubed Butternut Squash From The Store

Absolutely yes! Peeling and cubing a butternut squash can be a big job. Purchasing prepped butternut squash from the produce section turns this into an easy butternut squash soup recipe.

Can I Use A Blender or Food Processor to Puree the Soup?

Yes. If you don’t own an immersion blender, just puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor. Be careful, the soup is hot. If using a blender, don’t secure the lid, as the heat of the soup may pop it off. Simply place the lid slightly ajar on top of the blender and hold it in place with your hand. Only fill the blender or food processor half full before running.

What Kind Of Curry Powder Should I use?

Just use that spice blend curry powder that you find on the spice shelf at the supermarket. If you want to play around with curry pastes, I suggest using Thai Yellow Curry as not to compromise the beautiful color of this soup.