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Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup: Hearty One-Pot Comfort Food

A close-up of a creamy sausage potato soup in a white bowl, garnished generously with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make this rich and creamy sausage potato soup for a satisfying, hearty meal. This one-pot recipe uses Italian sausage and tender potatoes, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot with the sausage and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, pepper, and salt.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Remove about 1 cup of the soup mixture (mostly potatoes and broth) and mash it with a fork or blend it briefly. Return the mashed mixture to the pot to help thicken the soup.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, if using. Heat through gently, but do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, brown the sausage and sauté the onion and garlic separately. Transfer everything to the slow cooker, add broth and seasonings, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and cheese at the end.
  • You can substitute beef sausage or pork sausage for Italian sausage if desired.
  • Add 1 cup of kale or spinach during the last 5 minutes of simmering for added vegetables.

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