Easy Recipes: Creamy Sausage Potato Soup
This creamy sausage potato soup is the ultimate comfort dish for cozy nights and quick dinner recipes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 lbs baby gold potatoes, diced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add potatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 12–15 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the pot, stir in spinach or kale, and cook until wilted.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or your favorite crackers.