Description
A hearty and comforting Italian sausage potato soup made with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a creamy, flavorful broth perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- Fresh Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 3. Add onion and sauté until softened, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
- 4. Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18–22 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- 6. Stir in heavy cream and spinach or kale.
- 7. Simmer for 5 more minutes until greens are wilted.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 9. Serve hot topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra heat or mild for a family-friendly version.
- This soup thickens as it cools and reheats well the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: italian sausage potato soup, sausage soup, creamy potato soup