Description
This hearty and comforting Sausage and Potato Soup recipe is a perfect meal for a cozy night in. Creamy, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a one-pot wonder that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ pounds gold potatoes, diced (skin on or off)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6–8 minutes.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Remove excess grease if needed, then add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream and chopped kale. Simmer for another 5 minutes until greens are wilted and soup is heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- Add carrots or celery for more vegetables.
- For dairy-free, use coconut milk instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
