Sweaters, Blankets, Bonfires...it’s Fall y’all. The warmth in this collagen soup comes from its spices and the decadent flavors of sweet pumpkin/spaghetti squash paired with luxurious coconut milk and spicy smoked turkey sausage. It’s balanced with Fiber, Fat, Protein and Greens!
1cupSmoked Turkey Sausage, cooked and sliced into ½ in pieces
1Large Onion, chopped
Salt and black pepper, for taste
Optional Garnishes
Creme Fraiche, or additional Coconut Milk
Roasted Pumpkin or Pepe Seeds
Chopped fresh Parsley or Cilantro
Instructions
Roast spaghetti squash and pumpkin, and allow them to cool. Once cooled, scoop the insides and keep them in a bowl to the side. (See recipe notes for videos on how to roast them)
In a saucepan add olive oil and heat to medium-high heat, add chopped sausages, cook, and set aside.
Meanwhile, take a large pot (a Le Creuset or other cast iron dutch oven if you have one), heat olive oil to medium heat, add onions, and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes) add garlic and stir for about 2 more minutes.
In a Blender, add 1 cup of bone broth and CB Supplements and blend for 15-30 seconds. This will ensure its fully incorporated and doesn’t clump (Don’t worry if it gets a little frothy, it will die down once added to the rest of the soup)
Add chicken bone broth, coconut milk, spaghetti squash, and pumpkin, and Collagen/Bone Broth to pot. With a handheld blender, CAREFULLY, purée everything together. and sausage slices in to cook on medium heat.
Add all spices and bring to a simmer, stir and allow the soup become thick. (about 10 minutes)
Add cooked smoked sausage, add any of the suggested garnishes and serve immediately.
Notes
If you don’t have a handheld blender, no worries! Just purée the roasted pumpkin and squash in a blender, then add it to the saucepan along with the chicken bone broth.
Have no fear making this a day or two before you plan to serve it! It should keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. I made this soup one day prior to serving it, and it was AWESOME the second day!
Amp up the nutrient count, by adding a couple cups of Vitamin K Rich Kale to this recipe.