Description
Savor the warmth of homemade Sausage and Potato Soup, a comforting dish that transforms chilly evenings into cozy gatherings. This hearty soup, featuring tender potatoes and flavorful sausage, is not only easy to make but also customizable to fit your pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights, each spoonful delivers a delightful blend of savory flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt, pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, cubing the potatoes, slicing the carrots and celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked.
- Add diced onions, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Stir in cubed potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Once potatoes are tender, add heavy cream along with thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg