Sausage and Butternut Squash Stew
A cozy fall stew with smoked sausage, butternut squash, tomatoes, and corn. Hearty, colorful, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, spicy or mild, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth, or chicken stock
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup frozen baby lima beans , or frozen green beans
- 1 ½ to 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ tsp kosher salt and a dash of pepper, or to taste
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- hot sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage and aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat, then cook the sausage until lightly browned. Add the chopped onion and celery, and continue cooking until the onion is translucent.1 tbsp olive oil | 12 ounces smoked sausage | 1 cup onion | 1/2 cup celery
- Make the roux. Stir in flour until well blended. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.1 tbsp flour
- Add the stock, tomatoes, and beans. Stir in vegetable or chicken stock, tomatoes, and lima beans. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.1 cup vegetable broth | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 cup frozen baby lima beans
- Simmer with the remaining vegetables. Add the squash and corn to the stew along with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover and continue cooking for about 30 minutes, or until squash is tender. Add hot sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper.1 1/2 to 2 cups butternut squash | 1 cup corn kernels | 1/2 tsp kosher salt and a dash of pepper | 2 tsp sweet paprika | hot sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1099mgPotassium: 721mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6394IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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