Description
Sausage Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. This rich and creamy soup features savory Italian sausage, tender baby potatoes, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a velvety broth. It’s not just delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights. With its cheesy goodness and hearty flavors, this soup is sure to please even the pickiest eaters at your table. Enjoy a warm bowl paired with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–1/4 cups mirepoix (diced carrots, celery, and 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%, or whole)
- 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, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same pot, melt one tablespoon of butter and sauté the mirepoix for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the chopped baby potatoes, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Meanwhile, in a separate pot, melt four tablespoons of butter and whisk in flour for one minute before gradually adding milk to create a smooth mixture. Stir in heavy cream.
- Combine the cream mixture into the soup base before stirring in shredded cheese until melted. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm with crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg