Description

This Creamy Sausage Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. With a luscious blend of tender potatoes, savory ground sausage, and vibrant vegetables, this dish warms your heart with every spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground chicken sausage (hot or mild)
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 ¼ lbs red potatoes (diced)
1 yellow onion (diced)
½ cup diced carrots
2 ribs celery (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Optional: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5–7 minutes until tender.
Add the ground chicken sausage and cook until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the dried herbs and spices; cook until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and combine well before gradually adding chicken broth.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
Mix in the heavy cream and diced potatoes; continue cooking until potatoes are tender (about another 15 minutes).
Serve hot with optional shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 359
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 923 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating leafy greens like spinach or kale towards the end of cooking. If you prefer a thicker soup, increase the flour or use potato starch as needed. This soup freezes well—store in airtight containers for up to three months.