Description
A hearty and comforting Sausage Potato Soup recipe that combines the flavors of Italian sausage, potatoes, and cheese in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound
Unsalted Butter:
5 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Mirepoix:
2-1/4 cups (or 3/4 cup each diced carrots, celery, and yellow onion)
Minced Garlic:
1 teaspoon
Baby Gold Potatoes:
4 cups chopped
Dried Parsley:
1 teaspoon
Dried Basil:
1 teaspoon
Chicken Stock:
4 cups
Flour:
6 tablespoons
Milk:
3 cups (1%, 2%, or whole)
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Salt:
1 teaspoon
Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon
Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese:
2 cups freshly shredded
Sour Cream:
1/4 cup
Hearty Buttered Bread:
For serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage, crumble and cook until browned. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pot, melt butter, sauté mirepoix and garlic.
- Add Potatoes: Stir in potatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Add chicken stock, boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Make Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a separate pot, stir in flour, then slowly add milk and heavy cream. Cook until thickened.
- Add Cheese: Combine the cream mixture with veggies, melt in cheese, and stir in sour cream. Add sausage back to the soup.
- Serve Soup: Serve warm with buttered bread.
Notes
- Mirepoix is a classic French combination of diced carrots, celery, and onion, used as a flavor base in many dishes.
- For the best flavor, use freshly shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sausage Potato Soup, Potato Soup Recipe, Comfort Food Soup
