Description
A hearty Sausage Potato Soup that brings warmth and comfort, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (pork, chicken, or plant-based)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 diced potatoes
- 2 chopped carrots
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme and rosemary)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Brown the sausage in the pot, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Add in the diced potatoes, chopped carrots, and celery, stirring to coat in the meat drippings.
- Pour in broth and optional cream, stirring to combine, then bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Finish with fresh herbs just before serving.
Notes
For a spicy version, add jalapeños. For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, sausage, comfort food, potato soup