Description
A hearty and comforting Italian Sausage and Potato Soup, made with crumbled Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh greens simmered in a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold, Russet, or Red), diced
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4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles.
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Stir in onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Add diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Stir in cream and chopped kale or spinach. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until greens wilt.
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Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash a few cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before adding cream.
To make it lighter, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or omit entirely.
For freezing, leave out the cream and greens until reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg