Description
This hearty and creamy Sausage Potato Soup is a comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Loaded with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and nutritious greens, this soup is easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups diced potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped parsley
Ingredients:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook sausage: Add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove excess grease.
- Sauté aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add ingredients: Stir in potatoes, broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate cream and greens: Stir in cream and kale/spinach. Simmer until greens are wilted.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or turkey sausage.
- This soup reheats well and can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
