Bratwurst Stew with Beans and Butternut

There are few things I like so much as a nice alliterative recipe title so Bratwurst stew with beans and butternut (or just bratwurst beans n’ butternut) is right up my alley. To tell an embarrassing truth, I often get ideas for recipes based on alliteration of ingredients (see: quinoa with chestnuts and cherries). When I’m writing stories, I also often get story ideas based on punny titles. I’m easily entertained.

Anyhoo, I had some raw jalapeño Bratwurst from Paidom Meats in the freezer and I had a fresh bag of Rancho Gordo alubia blanca beans a friend sent me and I had a random can of sauerkraut in the pantry from like three years ago, so I made some soup in my Instant Pot and it turned out great and now you can make it, too.

The butternut squash is an optional addition. I liked the soup without it, but I had some already roasted in the fridge and tbh, the soup looked a little boring at first and I thought the orange would brighten up the photo. And I was right because look at that!

I have dill sprouting up all over my weedy front yard so I garnished with a little of that, but don’t sweat it if you don’t have it. Some parsley would be good or even just a little more nutmeg grated on top.