Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines savory sausage with tender potatoes and fresh herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast)
- 4 cups potatoes (Yukon Gold or russets)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- Fresh thyme or parsley
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Finish with a splash of cream and fresh herbs, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnishing with additional herbs or with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
Letting the soup sit for a bit before serving enhances the flavors. Ideal for leftovers as it can be reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, sausage, potatoes, comfort food, family recipe