Sausage and Spaghetti Squash Soup

Lighter in texture and flavor than most squash, spaghetti squash is a nice balance to the fatty sausage in this soup. After simmering in rich broth, the spaghetti squash breaks down into thin, pasta-like strands. Cannellini or navy beans would also be a nice addition.

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Ingredients

1 small spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)		12 ounces mild Italian sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons olive oil		1 cup dry white wine
1 medium white onion, cut into small dice		10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced		6 ounces baby spinach, washed
Salt and ground black pepper		1 Tablespoon thyme

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1
Using a sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, remove stem from squash. Peel tough outer skin and cut squash in half. Remove seeds and cut into large 2-inch-long pieces.
2
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add garlic and season with salt and pepper; cook about a minute more and then add sausage. Break sausage into small pieces and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
3
Add squash, season again with salt and pepper, and cook until squash becomes soft around the edges, about 6 minutes. Add wine and scrape up any browned bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add broth and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is soft, about 45 minutes.
4
Using the back of a spoon, press squash against the side of the pot to break it up into pasta-like strands. Remove thyme stems; season with more salt and pepper to taste. Stir in spinach leaves and serve.

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Sausage and Spaghetti Squash Soup

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