Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy Potato and Sausage Soup. This hearty soup features savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and nutritious greens in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, cook the sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: If needed, add olive oil to the pot and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, add potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cooked sausage, cream, and kale. Simmer until greens are wilted. Add Parmesan and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half and turkey sausage.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
