Description
Sausage Potato Soup is the epitome of comfort food, ideal for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This creamy and cheesy dish features savory Italian sausage combined with tender baby potatoes and fresh vegetables, creating a heartwarming experience that warms both body and soul. With its rich texture and robust flavors, this soup is not only quick to prepare in just 25 minutes but also versatile enough to customize with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for meal prep, it tastes even better the next day, making it a delightful option for leftovers. Serve it alongside hearty bread for a satisfying dinner that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2–1/4 cups mirepoix (diced carrots, celery, onion)
- 4 cups chopped baby gold potatoes
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage until deeply cooked. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pot, melt one tablespoon of butter and sauté mirepoix until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in chopped potatoes and seasonings, then add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate pot, melt remaining butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Stir in heavy cream before combining with the soup base.
- Mix melted cheese into the soup along with sour cream and return sausage to the pot. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm with optional hearty bread.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg