Sausage Potato Soup – Hearty, Creamy & Comforting One-Pot Meal

🎉 Introduction

When the weather turns chilly or you’re simply craving a warm, hearty, and comforting bowl of soup, nothing satisfies quite like Sausage Potato Soup. This one-pot wonder is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. With savory sausage, tender potatoes, aromatic garlic, and herbs simmered together, it’s the kind of recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl.

This soup is a family favorite because it’s easy to make, filling, and budget-friendly. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, weekend gatherings, or meal prep since it tastes even better the next day. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad, and you’ve got a complete meal that will keep everyone cozy and happy.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board & sharp knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Ladle for serving

🛒 Ingredients

Protein

• 1 lb chicken or turkey sausage (casing removed, crumbled)

Vegetables & Aromatics

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped (optional for extra greens)

Pantry & Seasonings

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Dairy

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Oils & Fats

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Cook the sausage

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Remove excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add aromatics

• Stir in onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3: Add potatoes and broth

• Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
• Stir well and bring to a boil.

Step 4: Simmer

• Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Step 5: Make it creamy

• Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Step 6: Add greens (optional)

• Stir in chopped kale or spinach and cook until wilted.

Step 7: Serve hot

• Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan, and enjoy with crusty bread.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6 bowls
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Freeze without cream for up to 2 months. Add cream when reheating for best texture.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir in extra broth if it thickens too much.

🥄 Variations

• Protein Swap: Use chicken, turkey, or plant-based sausage.
• Veggie Boost: Add carrots, celery, or zucchini.
• Lighter Version: Use milk or half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
• Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or spicy sausage.
• Low-Carb Option: Replace potatoes with cauliflower florets.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use regular pork sausage?
   Yes, but chicken or turkey sausage makes it lighter.
2. Do I need to peel the potatoes?
   Not required—skins add texture and nutrients.
3. Can I make this dairy-free?
   Yes, use coconut milk or almond milk creamer instead of cream.
4. Can I make it in a slow cooker?
   Yes—cook sausage first, then add everything (except cream and cheese) to the crockpot. Cook 6–7 hours on low. Stir in cream and cheese at the end.
5. What potatoes are best?
   Yukon gold or russet potatoes work great.
6. Can I thicken the soup more?
   Mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot.
7. What’s the best bread to serve with this?
   Crusty baguette, garlic bread, or dinner rolls.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes, just use a larger pot.
9. Is it meal-prep friendly?
   Absolutely—it reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
10. What cheese can I use besides Parmesan?
    Romano or Asiago are good substitutes.

🏁 Conclusion

This Sausage Potato Soup is hearty, creamy, and packed with flavor—the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a rich creamy broth, it’s a one-pot meal that’s guaranteed to warm you up and satisfy the whole family.

It’s easy to adapt with your favorite sausage, extra veggies, or lighter ingredients, making it a versatile go-to soup recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

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Sausage Potato Soup – Hearty, Creamy & Comforting One-Pot Meal

When the weather turns chilly or you’re simply craving a warm, hearty, and comforting bowl of soup, nothing satisfies quite like Sausage Potato Soup. This one-pot wonder is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. With savory sausage, tender potatoes, aromatic garlic, and herbs simmered together, it’s the kind of recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl. This soup is a family favorite because it’s easy to make, filling, and budget-friendly. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, weekend gatherings, or meal prep since it tastes even better the next day. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad, and you’ve got a complete meal that will keep everyone cozy and happy.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 bowls

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Protein

• 1 lb chicken or turkey sausage casing removed, crumbled

Vegetables & Aromatics

• 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups kale or spinach chopped (optional for extra greens)

Pantry & Seasonings

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Dairy

• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Oils & Fats

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Equipment

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board & sharp knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Ladle – for serving

Method

 

Step 1: Cook the sausage

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Remove excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add aromatics

1. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3: Add potatoes and broth

1. Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Stir well and bring to a boil.

Step 4: Simmer

1. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Step 5: Make it creamy

1. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
2. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Step 6: Add greens (optional)

1. Stir in chopped kale or spinach and cook until wilted.

Step 7: Serve hot

1. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan, and enjoy with crusty bread.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze without cream for up to 2 months. Add cream when reheating for best texture.

Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir in extra broth if it thickens too much.

🥄 Variations

Protein Swap: Use chicken, turkey, or plant-based sausage.

Veggie Boost: Add carrots, celery, or zucchini.

Lighter Version: Use milk or half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or spicy sausage.

Low-Carb Option: Replace potatoes with cauliflower florets.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use regular pork sausage?
Yes, but chicken or turkey sausage makes it lighter.

Do I need to peel the potatoes?
Not required—skins add texture and nutrients.

Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, use coconut milk or almond milk creamer instead of cream.

Can I make it in a slow cooker?
Yes—cook sausage first, then add everything (except cream and cheese) to the crockpot. Cook 6–7 hours on low. Stir in cream and cheese at the end.

What potatoes are best?
Yukon gold or russet potatoes work great.

Can I thicken the soup more?
Mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot.

What’s the best bread to serve with this?
Crusty baguette, garlic bread, or dinner rolls.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, just use a larger pot.

Is it meal-prep friendly?
Absolutely—it reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.

What cheese can I use besides Parmesan?
Romano or Asiago are good substitutes.

🏁 Conclusion

This Sausage Potato Soup is hearty, creamy, and packed with flavor—the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a rich creamy broth, it’s a one-pot meal that’s guaranteed to warm you up and satisfy the whole family.

It’s easy to adapt with your favorite sausage, extra veggies, or lighter ingredients, making it a versatile go-to soup recipe you’ll come back to again and again.