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Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

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A hearty, comforting one-pot soup featuring Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a creamy broth, perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners. This recipe is simple, crowd-pleasing, and packed with classic Italian flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, pork or chicken)
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme blend)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and pick up color. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, lowering heat if needed to avoid burning the garlic.
  4. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
  5. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to meld flavors. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust thickness with extra broth or water if needed.
  6. Stir in chopped kale or spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted and bright green. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.

Notes

For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage and swap heavy cream for half-and-half. To make dairy-free, use unsweetened oat or cashew cream and skip the Parmesan or use a vegan alternative. For extra veggies, add diced zucchini or bell pepper. Soup thickens as it sits; thin with broth or milk when reheating. Taste as you go, as sausage and broth saltiness can vary. Don’t overcook the greens for best color and texture.

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Keywords: Italian sausage soup, creamy potato soup, one pot dinner, easy soup recipe, comfort food, weeknight dinner, gluten-free soup, hearty soup, kale soup, spinach soup

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