Sausage Potato Soup
This Sausage Potato Soup is rich, creamy, and loaded with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and sharp cheddar cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's a hearty comfort food dinner that's perfect for chilly nights and easy family meals.
Servings: 5 to 6 people
Calories: 641kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 pound russet potatoes peeled and chopped into ¼ inch pieces
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown the sausage until cooked through.
- Add the onions and carrots and cook until the onions have softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and flour and whisk, cooking for a minute or 2.
- Slowly whisk in the broth, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the milk and cream followed by the potatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the temperature to keep a gentle simmer. Simmer until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened, about 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, a small handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt before adding more.
Notes
Store leftover sausage potato soup in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1593mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6789IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 3mg