Description
A rich, creamy, and satisfying soup that’s perfect for chilly nights. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder is cozy and hearty comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild Italian or spicy)
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (~680g), diced
- 4 cups chicken broth (950ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (~60g), optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine. If adding spinach, toss it in now and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip browning the sausage—it adds flavor and the rendered fat is perfect for sautéing veggies.’, ‘Cut potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.’, ‘Heavy cream gives the soup its rich texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning as you go.’, ‘Let the soup rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to thicken and meld flavors.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 15
Keywords: sausage potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, one-pot recipe