Name: Creamy Sausage Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot based on preference); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided into portions); 1 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil); 1 cup mirepoix (or diced carrots, celery, onion); 2 cloves minced garlic (fresh preferred); 4 cups chopped baby gold potatoes (no need to peel); 1 tbsp dried parsley (or fresh if available); 1 tbsp dried basil (or fresh for a vibrant taste); 4 cups chicken stock or broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option); 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free flour works as a substitute); 2 cups milk (1%, 2%, or whole); 1 cup heavy cream (can be omitted for lighter version); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded for best melting properties); 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for garnish, can be omitted); 1 loaf hearty buttered bread (for dipping)

Description

A warm and comforting creamy sausage potato soup perfect for cozy nights at home.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot based on preference)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided into portions)
1 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil)
1 cup mirepoix (or diced carrots, celery, onion)
2 cloves minced garlic (fresh preferred)
4 cups chopped baby gold potatoes (no need to peel)
1 tbsp dried parsley (or fresh if available)
1 tbsp dried basil (or fresh for a vibrant taste)
4 cups chicken stock or broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
1/4 cup flour (gluten-free flour works as a substitute)
2 cups milk (1%, 2%, or whole)
1 cup heavy cream (can be omitted for lighter version)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded for best melting properties)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional for garnish, can be omitted)
1 loaf hearty buttered bread (for dipping)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
Stir in the mirepoix and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened.
Add the chopped baby gold potatoes and the stock; bring to a gentle simmer.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to thicken.
Incorporate the milk, heavy cream, dried parsley, and basil. Adjust consistency with more milk if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Serve in bowls, garnished with sour cream and fresh herbs if desired, alongside buttered bread for dipping.

Notes

Let the soup sit for a few minutes after cooking to enhance flavor. Adjust thickness as needed with more broth or milk.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: soup, creamy, sausage, potato, comfort food, cozy nights