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
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold, Russet, or Red), diced
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles.
Stir in onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir in cream and chopped kale or spinach. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until greens wilt.
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
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