Description
A hearty, creamy, and flavorful sausage potato soup that’s easy to make in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ¼ lbs. red potatoes, cubed
- Optional: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ground Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until browned. Reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings and discard the rest.
- Add the reserved drippings and butter to the pot. Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot. Stir until smooth.
- Add the cubed red potatoes and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and hot sauce. If using, add the shredded cheddar cheese and heat through until melted.
Notes
Customize with leftover veggies or use ground turkey or chicken instead of sausage.