Description
Sausage Potato Soup is rich, cheesy, and comforting, with Italian sausage, baby potatoes, and vegetables in a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or hot
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/4 cups mirepoix (or 3/4 cup each diced carrots, celery, and yellow onion)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 cups chopped baby gold potatoes, no need to peel
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk (1%, 2%, or whole)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups freshly shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Hearty buttered bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sear 1 minute. Crumble and cook until browned. Transfer to a plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon grease.
- If needed, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Melt 1 tablespoon butter, add carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté 5–7 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in potatoes, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and cook 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate medium pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened and gently boiling. Stir in heavy cream and remove from heat.
- Once veggies are tender, stir in the milk/cream mixture. Turn off heat and add cheddar cheese a handful at a time until melted. Stir in sour cream and return sausage to the soup. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with hearty buttered bread if desired.
Notes
- Cut veggies and potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Extra-sharp cheddar gives the best flavor; shred your own for best melting.
- Store in fridge for 3–4 days or freeze in a flat freezer-safe bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American