Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salad oil
  • 2 lbs raw Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped (8 oz.)
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (8 oz.)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 quarts de-fatted chicken broth
  • 2 lbs hubbard squash
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans hominy, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Place oil in an 8- to 10-quart pan over medium-high heat. Squeeze sausages from casings into pan; discard casings.
  • Break sausage into bite-size chunks. Stir occasionally until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir over high heat until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin seed, and oregano. Add broth, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, peel squash and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to broth. Return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until squash is tender when pierced, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add hominy. If peas are frozen in a block, whack container against counter to separate, then pour peas into soup.
  • Turn heat to high and bring soup to a boil, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour soup into a tureen and ladle into mugs or bowls. Add salt and pepper to taste.