Description
A hearty and comforting Sausage Potato Soup that’s perfect for chilly days, combining the spice of Italian sausage with creamy potatoes and cheese.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage: Hot or mild
- based on your spice preference
- Butter: Unsalted lets you control the salt
- Mirepoix: This is a blend of onion
- celery
- and carrot
- Garlic: Pre-minced works just as well
- Baby Gold Potatoes: Keep the skins on! Less work for you!
- Dried Basil & Parsley: Use fresh herbs for more flavor
- if you’d prefer
- Chicken Stock: Stock gives more flavor
- but broth works too
- Flour: Helps thicken the soup; whisk well to avoid lumps
- Milk: Use whole milk for a creamier soup
- Heavy Cream: Adds richness; don’t skip it!
- Cheddar Cheese: Extra-sharp gives the best cheesy flavor
- Sour Cream: Fat-free works
- but full-fat makes the soup richer.
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add the mirepoix and garlic, sautéing until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the baby gold potatoes, dried herbs, and flour, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the milk and heavy cream, allowing the soup to heat through.
- Finally, mix in the cheddar cheese and sour cream, stirring until melted and creamy.
Notes
Feel free to customize the spices according to your taste, and add more vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Sausage Potato Soup, comfort food, soup recipes, Italian sausage, creamy soups