Smoked Sausage and Butternut Squash Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A hearty one-pot stew featuring locally sourced smoked sausage and sweet butternut squash, simmered with herbs for a comforting meal. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs butternut squash, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs butternut squash
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup carrots
• 1/2 cup celery
• 12 oz smoked sausage
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and cube 2 lbs butternut squash into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Add 1 diced onion and cook 5 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1/2 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 12 oz sliced smoked sausage; cook 3 minutes.
6. Step 6: Add 2 lbs cubed butternut squash, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
7. Step 7: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 25-30 minutes until squash is tender.
8. Step 8: Discard bay leaf, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Step 9: Serve hot.