Description
A rich, velvety weeknight soup made in just 30 minutes. The secret to its deep flavor is sautéing the potatoes in rendered sausage fat before simmering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bulk Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Gruyère
- Optional: Chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bulk Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until deeply browned and crispy in spots.
- Remove the browned sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the rendered fat. Once melted, add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Stir to scrape up any browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Return the browned sausage to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and heat through for about 2 minutes. Do not boil vigorously.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
The key to flavor is rendering the sausage fat and sautéing the aromatics in it. Do not over-stir the potatoes while simmering to maintain texture. If the soup is too thin, simmer uncovered or use a cornstarch slurry. If too salty, add a diced potato to absorb excess salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: sausage potato soup, creamy soup, 30 minute meals, one pot dinner, comfort food, weeknight dinner, Italian sausage soup