Low Carb Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of fall with this hearty Low Carb Pumpkin Sausage Soup! Packed with protein-rich ground Italian sausage and infused with the velvety richness of pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and cream cheese, this soup is a delicious way to stay on track with your low-carb lifestyle. Aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add a touch of autumn warmth, while garlic and onions provide savory depth. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this one-pot recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Serve it up with a garnish of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and enjoy a bowl of creamy, flavorful goodness that’s as satisfying as it is low in carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces Canned pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the pumpkin puree and chicken broth to the pot, stirring well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the cream cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine.
Simmer the soup for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.9 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.4 g | 577% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 688 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 7253 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 97.4 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3305 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
