Description
This Italian Sausage and Potato Soup is a hearty, flavorful bowl of comfort food. With savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, creamy broth, and fresh greens like kale or spinach, this soup is rich, satisfying, and perfect for any season.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tbsp olive oil (if needed, for sautéing)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. If there’s excess grease, drain it.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale or spinach. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with crusty bread for a complete meal!
Notes
- Spicy Version: For more heat, use spicy Italian sausage or add extra crushed red pepper flakes.
- Vegetarian Option: Use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth to make this a vegetarian-friendly soup.
- Other Greens: You can use other greens like Swiss chard or collard greens if you don’t have kale or spinach.
- Dairy-Free: Replace the heavy cream with coconut milk or a dairy-free cream alternative and omit the Parmesan cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
