Description
A warm and creamy soup that combines savory sausage, earthy potatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (spicy Italian or mild)
- 2 cups russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: kale or spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté sausage until browned.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth, followed by diced potatoes and herbs. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
- Gather around the table and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, sausage, potatoes, cozy