@therecipecollector: I decided to simmer a warm pot of hearty soup, and the rich, savory aroma of roasted squash and sausage filling the kitchen brought back wonderful memories. Featuring tender chunks of roasted butternut squash, savory crumbled sausage, ditalini pasta, and fresh spinach swimming in a velvety, creamy broth topped with freshly grated parmesan, this comforting homemade soup delivers a deeply satisfying, rich, and mouthwatering flavor experience in every single spoonful. Here’s a basic look at the recipe: Yield: 6 servings Measurements: USA standard (rounded up) Ingredient List: * 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 pound Italian sausage * 1/2 cup onion, diced * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 6 cups chicken broth * 2 cups ditalini pasta * 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped * 1 cup heavy cream * 1 teaspoon salt * 1 teaspoon black pepper * 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated Detailed Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed butternut squash in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and roast for 25 minutes until tender. 2. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage and diced onion until the meat is fully browned and crumbled. 3. Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. 5. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente. 6. Reduce the heat to low, then gently stir in the roasted butternut squash, chopped fresh spinach, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until the spinach is wilted and the soup is piping hot. 7. Ladle into warm bowls, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, and serve immediately. Chef's Notes by NancyG: For an extra layer of herbal depth, you can add a pinch of ground sage or fresh rosemary to the simmering broth. You can easily substitute kale for the spinach if you prefer a heartier green texture. Nutritional Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 480 Fat: 22 g Protein: 24 g Carbs: 46 g #TheRecipeCollector #NancyGCookOn #fyp #SoupSeason #ButternutSquash

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