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Autumn Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

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Autumn Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup is a hearty, savory fall soup with sweet roasted vegetables, Italian sausage, garbanzo beans, and aromatic spices. Tomato paste and diced tomatoes add depth, while fennel and cumin seeds bring warmth. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy weekends, or seasonal gatherings.

Ingredients

1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped into ½” cubes (about 3 cups)

2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½” cubes (about 3 cups)

1 pound ground Italian sausage

1 medium onion, diced

14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained

1 ½ teaspoons whole fennel seeds

1 ½ teaspoons whole cumin seeds

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté diced onion 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add fennel and cumin seeds, stirring 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add butternut squash and sweet potatoes. Cook 5 minutes to lightly soften.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  6. Add garbanzo beans and cooked sausage back to the pot. Simmer 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper. Optional: use an immersion blender to partially or fully puree, leaving some chunks.
  8. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a dollop of yogurt.

Notes

Vegetarian: substitute sausage with smoked tempeh, tofu crumbles, or roasted mushrooms.

Spicy: add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a kick.

Creamy: stir in ½ cup cream or coconut milk for richness.

Grain addition: cooked quinoa or barley adds heartiness.

Herbal twist: garnish with parsley, thyme, or sage.

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