Italian Sausage Potato Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich, comforting broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or russet)
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Remove excess grease if needed.
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and add potatoes, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach or kale. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until greens are wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute milk for cream or use turkey sausage.
This soup freezes well—cool completely before storing in freezer-safe containers.
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/italian-sausage-potato-soup/
