Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup – Easy & Hearty!
Warm up with this Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup – Easy & Hearty! Perfect for chilly nights, it’s time to enjoy this comforting recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent (about 3–4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken sausage to the pot, cooking until browned and breaking it into pieces.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Let the soup simmer for about 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mix in heavy cream and chopped greens; season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg