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Sausage Potato Soup Recipe

Sausage Potato Soup Recipe
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This hearty and comforting Sausage Potato Soup combines spicy Italian sausage, tender red potatoes, and rich cheddar cheese in a creamy broth seasoned with herbs and a hint of hot sauce. Perfect for chilly days, this soup delivers a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare on the stove or in a crock pot.

Ingredients

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Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Soup

  • 1 lb. ground Italian sausage, hot or mild
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • 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, about 6 small potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: Remove casings if using sausage links. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. When halfway cooked, partially cover and stir occasionally until fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside sausage and reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the sausage drippings and 2 tablespoons butter to the pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Make the Roux: Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Add Liquids and Seasoning: Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits for flavor. Slowly stir in heavy cream, hot sauce, soy sauce, and all the seasonings (basil, parsley, oregano, mustard powder, and pepper).
  5. Cook Potatoes: Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add the cubed red potatoes to the soup. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are fork tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  6. Finish Soup: Stir the cooked sausage back into the soup. Reduce heat to low, then add shredded cheddar cheese if using. Stir until cheese is melted and soup is creamy. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a crock pot version, brown sausage and sauté vegetables on the stove; add all ingredients except cheese into crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir in cheese before serving.
  • Use mild or hot Italian sausage depending on your spice preference.
  • For a thicker soup, add an extra tablespoon of flour or reduce broth slightly.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: sausage soup, potato soup, creamy soup, Italian sausage recipe, comfort food, easy soup recipe

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