Description
Creamy Sausage Potato Soup is a hearty, comforting dish with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly days, this easy-to-make soup will quickly become a go-to meal for family and friends.
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (or sausage of your choice)
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4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 cup milk
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for topping)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat olive oil (or butter) over medium heat.
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Add the sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
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Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, dried thyme, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
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Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
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Add the cooked sausage back into the pot, along with the heavy cream and milk. Stir to combine.
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Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the soup is heated through and slightly thickened.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
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For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or use reduced-fat milk.
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If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes in the pot before adding the cream.
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Add some greens like spinach or kale for extra flavor and nutrients.
- You can make this soup ahead of time! Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
