Description
Cozy Sausage Potato Soup is rich, hearty, and perfect for chilly evenings. Loaded with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a creamy broth, this comforting soup is easy to make and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked or Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15–18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream, then return sausage to the pot.
- Simmer gently 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot. This soup thickens as it sits and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sausage potato soup, cozy soup, creamy soup, comfort food