Description
Hearty Sausage Potato Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rustic flavors with creamy richness. Spicy sausage and tender potatoes create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground Italian sausage, hot or mild
Vegetables:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Potatoes and Dairy:
- 1.25 pounds (1 1/4 lbs) red potatoes, about 6 small potatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, liberate sausage from its casing and crumble. Sizzle until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 10-12 minutes, partially covering to minimize stovetop splatter.
- Transfer cooked sausage to a side plate, preserving the flavorful drippings. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery in drippings or butter for 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Introduce minced garlic and cook briefly to enhance aromatic profile.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually incorporate chicken broth, whisking to prevent lumps and dislodge caramelized bits from pot bottom.
- Pour in cream, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Season with preferred spices. Elevate to a boil, then reduce heat. Introduce potato cubes and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes reach tender perfection.
- Reintegrate browned sausage into the simmering liquid. Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and stir until melted, creating a luxurious, creamy consistency. Calibrate seasonings to taste.
- Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh parsley. Serve steaming hot for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Opt for lean sausage varieties like turkey or chicken to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor profiles.
- Swap dairy cream with coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free alternative that keeps the soup creamy and satisfying.
- Roast vegetables beforehand to intensify their natural sweetness and add deeper caramelized notes to the soup’s complexity.
- Consider adding quinoa or barley for extra protein and a hearty texture that transforms the soup into a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg