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Creamy Italian Sausage & Potato Soup

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Creamy Italian Sausage & Potato Soup is a rich, comforting one-pot meal loaded with crumbled Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a creamy, herb-infused broth. It’s perfect for chilly nights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and crumbled. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add carrots if using and cook 2–3 minutes more.
  3. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Return sausage to the pot. Stir in cream and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
  5. If using spinach or kale, stir it in and let wilt. Simmer for 5 more minutes to slightly thicken.
  6. Serve hot with optional Parmesan and red pepper flakes sprinkled on top.

Notes

  • Use turkey sausage for a lighter version.
  • Swap cream with full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free option.
  • Add white beans for extra protein.
  • Sweet potatoes can be used instead of regular potatoes.
  • Mash some potatoes or use a cornstarch slurry for a thicker soup.

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