Description
This Italian Sausage and Potato Soup is a soul-warming dish that brings together savory sausage, hearty potatoes, and vibrant greens in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly nights or any time youβre craving comfort food, this recipe not only delights the taste buds but also fills the kitchen with enticing aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups kale (or spinach), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sautΓ© onions and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in red pepper flakes (if using) along with salt and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.
- Add diced potatoes, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
- Return cooked sausage to the pot and mix well.
- Add chopped kale (or spinach) and cook until wilted (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added richness, you can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative. Feel free to experiment with different greens like Swiss chard or spinach based on your preference. To thicken the soup further, mash some of the cooked potatoes directly in the pot.