Description
A hearty and creamy sausage potato soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This easy one-pot recipe brings together savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich broth for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage, hot or mild
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 lbs red potatoes, about 6 small potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon each dried parsley, oregano, mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Remove casings from sausage if using links. Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, crumbling, until browned, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside and reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.
- Add reserved drippings and butter to the pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add flour to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream, hot sauce, soy sauce, basil, parsley, oregano, mustard powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add the cubed red potatoes to the soup. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir the cooked sausage back into the soup. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese, if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of hot and mild sausage.
- Don’t rush the sautéing process; it builds depth of flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for a nutritious boost.
- This soup freezes beautifully. Pack in airtight containers for quick meals later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg