Pumpkin Soup with Sage and Sweet Italian Sausage

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Tuscan Feast

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
2 1/2 quarts

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds fresh pumpkin flesh, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 leek, washed and sliced into rounds
3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar
8 cups chicken broth
1 sprig sage
2 to 3 sprigs parsley
1 sprig thyme
1/4 cup 1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh sweet Italian sausage, crumbled
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnishing

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, toss the pumpkin with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt.

In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin mixture, onions, leek, bay leaves, the remaining teaspoon of salt, the white pepper, and sugar. Cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, diced roasted pumpkin, herbs and wine. Stir to mix. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender and broth is just beginning to thicken slightly. Once the pumpkin is tender, puree the soup using an immersion blender.

In a medium saute pan, brown the sausage. Using a slotted spoon remove the sausage from the pan and drain on paper towel. Add the sausage to the soup and simmer another 10 minutes.

Remove the bay leaves and herb sprigs and discard. Garnish the soup with the cheese and serve with warm crusty bread.

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null null, null 11-25-2009
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Disappointing
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This soup was very bland and uninteresting. I'm surprised because I usually like Emeril's recipes. I even roasted the pumpkin... and sauteed the veggies adding celery to the mix, added more sage, more thyme, and cooked down the wine on the veggies before adding the stock. Still boring. Now I have added half and half, more salt and more thyme and it's better but overall sad.Read more
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K.C. Summit, NJ 11-22-2009
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Not that good, takes a long time to make
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This took forever to make because of all of the preparation of the pumpkin and it was not very good. I didn't make any... substitutions other than using pre-ground white pepper. The soup is okay but not enjoyable. The flavors seem to conflict. I used sugar pumpkins from the grocery store (the small kind used for pumpkin pie). Also, the recipe calls for fresh pumpkin first, then roasted pumpkin, which seems to be a mistake, because there's no instructions for roasting pumpkins.Read more
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julie Lambertville, MI 01-04-2009
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The pot was gone in seconds
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was awesome. Easy and tasty. I barely got any it was gobbled up so quick.
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Lisa Orange, CA 10-20-2008
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Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I roasted the pumpkin first. I also sauteed carrots, celery, onion, and garlic before I added the wine. I browned... chicken/apple sausage and sprinkled it on top of the soup. Excellent as a main course.Read more
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Stacia Brookings, SD 10-05-2008
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PUMPKIN SOUP IS AWESOME
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never had pumpkin soup before. This is my first. It is so delicious. I recommend everyone try this recipe. I love... it!! It is in my favorite recipe book. Thank you Emeril. StaciaRead more
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Patricia Grand Junction, CO 10-04-2008
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pumpkin soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

very favorful dish