Description
This Creamy Potato & Sausage Soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Loaded with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and leafy greens in a rich, creamy broth, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Add olive oil if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in minced garlic.
- Add Potatoes & Broth: Combine potatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream and greens. Simmer until creamy and heated through. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Serve topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes before adding cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
