Description
This Cozy Sausage Potato Soup is a warm and hearty dish packed with savory sausage, tender potatoes, and a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting soup is easy to make and family-friendly.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté sausage: In a large pot, cook sliced sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion to the pot and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add diced potatoes, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Return sausage to the pot.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat gently until warmed through.
- Optional: Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika. Substitute turkey sausage for a leaner version. Soup thickens as it sits — add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
Keywords: sausage potato soup, creamy potato soup, cozy soup recipe, comfort food
