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Canned sausage, potato and kale soup is delicious, shelf stable soup that will make your weeknight meals a snap.

Canned Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Whole milk, cream,

Arrowroot or other thickening agent

sausage

potatoes

kale

Water (or broth and water combination)

In a large stockpot, brown the sausage. While...

In a large stockpot, brown the sausage.  While it's cooking wash the vegetables, peel the potatoes, and chop the potatoes and kale.

When the sausage is cooked, add the vegetables...

When the sausage is cooked, add the vegetables to the stock pot and cover with water. You can add chicken broth if you have it but I think it's flavorful enough without the broth.

Bring to a boil ,then reduce the heat...

Bring to a boil ,then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.

While the soup is simmering, prepare the jars,...

While the soup is simmering, prepare the jars, lids, and pressure canner. The jars don't need to be sterilized but they do need to be washed in hot soapy water and kept hot. The lids need to be washed, too.

Prepare the pressure canner according to the manufacturers...

Prepare the pressure canner according to the manufacturers instructions. This will probably include putting the rack in the bottom and adding a few inches of water. Heat the water but don't bring it to a boil.

Ladle the soup into the clean, hot jars...

Ladle the soup into the clean, hot jars leaving a one inch head space. I like to ladle the solids into each jar first so that they each have about the same amount. Then I divide the broth between the jars. If I end up short I'll add hot water to each jar until they each have a one inch head space.

Wipe the rims with a clean, damp cloth....

Wipe the rims with a clean, damp cloth. Put the lids and bands on the jars and load them into the pressure canner. Process the filled jars for 90 minutes at 10psi adjusting for altitude if needed.

Follow the processing instructions that came with your...

Follow the processing instructions that came with your pressure canner.

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Canning Pumpkin and Butternut Squash

Pumpkin, butternut squash, or other winter squash variety

water

Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds...

Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds and peel. Dice into one inch cubes.

In stockpot, cover the squash with water and...

In stockpot, cover the squash with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.

Place squash in sterilized canning jars leaving one...

Place squash in sterilized canning jars leaving one inch headspace.

Pour fresh boiling water (or hot cooking water)...

Pour fresh boiling water (or hot cooking water)  over squash, maintaining one inch headspace. Remove bubbles and add water as needed.

Wipe jar rims clean, center the canning lids,...

Wipe jar rims clean, center the canning lids, and screw bands to fingertip tight.

Place jars in the pressure canner and lock...

Place jars in the pressure canner and lock the lid in place. Leaving the vent open, turn on medium-high heat. Once there is a steady steam venting, allow to vent for 10 minutes.

Close vent and bring to 10 lbs. pressure,...

Close vent and bring to 10 lbs. pressure, adjusting for altitude. Process for 55 minutes for pint jars and 90 minutes for quarts.

Remove canner from heat and allow canner to...

Remove canner from heat and allow canner to return to zero pressure naturally. Wait another ten minutes and then open the lid. Allow the jars to cool for an additional 10 minutes and then remove from the canner.

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