Description
This hearty Sausage Potato Soup combines savory Italian sausage with tender potatoes, aromatic onions, and fresh greens in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is flavorful, easy to prepare, and serves six generous portions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice!)
Vegetables
- 4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a bit of heat
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the sausage. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Add Greens: Mix in the chopped kale or spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted and soft.
- Finish with Cream and Seasoning: Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Heat through but do not boil after adding cream.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy your comforting, flavorful sausage potato soup.
Notes
- For a lighter soup, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- You can use any type of leafy greens like spinach or kale depending on preference.
- If you prefer less spice, opt for mild Italian sausage and omit red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
