Description
This creamy potato and sausage soup is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, flavorful Italian sausage, and nutritious greens, it blends rich creaminess with savory spices for a satisfying one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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Meat & Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
Liquids & Spices
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Add potatoes and broth: Mix in the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, chicken broth, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate cream and greens: Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale or spinach. Continue to simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes until the greens have wilted and the soup has thickened slightly to a creamy consistency.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes provide a naturally creamy texture, but russet or red potatoes can also be used.
- For a lighter soup, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- This soup reheats very well and can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
