Potato Soup with Italian Sausage
Potato soup with sausage features all of the creamy comforting goodness you love about potato soup, with even more flavor and texture. This is a perfect simple meal to enjoy on a cold day.
Servings: 5 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz bulk Italian sausage
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ pounds yukon gold cut into ½ to ¾-inch chunks
- 1½ cups heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the oil until it ripples. Add the sausage and cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is cooked through and crumbled.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and red bell pepper. Stir and cook until the veggies start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir to coat everything. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the broth and cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve with your favorite garnishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1407mg | Potassium: 1061mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3707IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
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