Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup – Easy & Hearty! Recipe
Warm up this season with our Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup. This hearty dish combines succulent sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant greens in a creamy broth that’s perfect for chilly days. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also makes for an ideal family dinner or gathering with friends. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food that you can customize to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed with crusty bread or topped with fresh herbs, this soup is sure to become a new favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the chicken sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped greens; simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes until greens are wilted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg