Keto harvest pumpkin and sausage soup

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs fresh sausage
• ¹⁄₃ cup white onions, minced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ tsp rubbed dried sage
• ½ tsp ground dried thyme
• ½ tsp red chili peppers flakes (optional)
• ½ cup pumpkin puree or crushed tomatoes
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp salted butter

 

Instructions

1. Use a large skillet to brown the sausage, onion, and pepper on medium high heat.
2. When pork is thoroughly cooked and the onions and pepper are browned (about 10 to 15 minutes), sprinkle in the seasonings and stir to mix.
3. Stir in the pumpkin, broth, and cream. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until the soup has thickened.
4. Add the butter, stir well, and serve warm.