Description
Savor the comforting warmth of Sausage and Potato Soup, a hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory sausage, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs, all simmered to perfection in one pot. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this creamy soup promises to lift spirits and fill bellies with every delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer.
- Season with thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and heat through without boiling.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg