Description
A comforting and hearty sausage potato soup perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups kale or spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sausage, cooking until the sausage is browned and fragrant.
- Mix in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender—about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, and if you’re using it, add the kale or spinach.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and savor!
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, a fresh salad, or grated Parmesan cheese. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen in single-serving portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, potato, sausage, comfort food, family recipe