Description
A hearty Italian Sausage and Potato Soup made with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, vegetables, herbs, and a rich flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage
5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper
Fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Brown the Italian sausage in olive oil until fully cooked.
2. Remove sausage and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
3. Return sausage and add oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Add potatoes, bay leaves, and chicken broth.
5. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in heavy cream during the final five minutes if desired.
7. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning.
8. Serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
Freeze before adding cream for best texture.
Serve with crusty bread.
Store refrigerated for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage and Potato Soup, potato soup, sausage soup, comfort food