Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring savory sausage and tender potatoes, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast)
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cream or milk (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by browning your sausage in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and allow them to soften.
- Stir in minced garlic toward the end to ensure its vibrant flavor shines.
- Toss in chopped potatoes and chosen vegetables, stirring for a minute.
- Pour in the broth gradually, adding herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are tender.
- If using cream or milk, stir it in before the end and simmer for a few minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and crusty bread.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with mushrooms or a plant-based alternative. Adjust the spice level to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, sausage, potato, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal