Cozy Up with This Creamy Sausage Potato Soup Recipe
This Sausage Potato Soup is a comforting bowl of pure joy, perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds richness and helps brown the sausage.
- 1 pound Italian sausage Choose mild or spicy.
- 1 medium onion Diced.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 4 cups potatoes Peeled and diced.
- 4 cups chicken broth Low-sodium is preferred.
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half For creamy consistency.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Adjust based on preference.
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme Or use Italian seasoning.
Optional Add-ins
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese Melts beautifully into the soup.
- fresh parsley or green onions For garnish.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in peeled and diced potatoes and chicken broth. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Gently stir in heavy cream or half-and-half and optional shredded cheddar cheese. Simmer for another 5 minutes on low heat.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
Use quality sausage for best flavor. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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