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 soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs butternut squash, olive oil, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.