Ingredients
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2 cups water, divided
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1 unpeeled butternut squash, halved and seeded
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½ cup long-grain white rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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1 ¼ pounds spicy turkey sausage, casings removed
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1 cup frozen corn
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2 (13.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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salt to taste
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½ cup heavy cream (Optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour 1 cup water into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Place butternut squash into the prepared baking dish, cut-side down.
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Bake in the preheated oven until squash is easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place rice and remaining 1 cup water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork.
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Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until tender and transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in turkey sausage; cook until crumbly and evenly browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in cooked rice and corn.
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Scoop out cooked squash and place in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Discard squash peels. Pour chicken broth into the blender or bowl of a food processor with squash. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
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Stir squash mixture into sausage mixture until well blended. Season with pepper and salt to taste. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer soup over medium heat until heated through, about 15 minutes; do not boil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 317 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 32g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 317 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 1076mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium 91mg | 7% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 757mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
