Description
Sausage Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This creamy, hearty dish features savory Italian sausage, tender baby potatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a velvety broth. Perfect for cozy nights at home or gatherings with family and friends, this soup is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. With just 25 minutes of preparation time, you can indulge in a bowl of deliciousness that combines rich ingredients for a satisfying meal. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, Sausage Potato Soup is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–1/4 cups mirepoix (or diced carrots, celery, and yellow onion)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 cups chopped baby gold potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups freshly shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Hearty buttered bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Set aside.
- In the same pot, melt one tablespoon of butter and sauté mirepoix until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chopped potatoes, seasonings, and chicken stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
- In a separate medium pot, melt remaining butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk and heavy cream until thickened.
- Combine the creamy mixture with the soup; stir in shredded cheese and return the cooked sausage.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg