Description
Creamy Sausage Soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you want a warm, nourishing meal that comes together quickly and easily in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Aromatics
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
Vegetables and Broth
- 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Cream and Seasonings
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat a large pot over medium heat and crumble the Italian sausage into it. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving some rendered fat in the pot for flavor.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, forming a flavorful base.
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and return the browned sausage to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream and season: Lower the heat and slowly stir in heavy cream. Warm the soup gently without boiling to avoid curdling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Once heated through and well combined, ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, optionally garnished as desired.
Notes
- Don’t overboil the soup after adding the cream to prevent curdling and keep it silky smooth.
- Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor depth.
- Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape well and contribute natural creaminess.
- Adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley near the end enhances aroma and freshness.
- If soup is too thick, thin it with extra broth or cream until your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Creamy sausage soup, hearty soup, Italian sausage recipe, cozy dinner, easy soup, one-pot meal
