Description
A comforting and hearty soup made with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the Italian sausage, breaking it up while it cooks until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion softens, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and add chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for approximately 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For added richness, consider mixing Yukon gold and russet potatoes for varied texture. Let the soup sit for a few minutes post-cooking for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, sausage, potatoes, creamy soup
