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Sausage Potato Soup

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This easy homemade sausage potato soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food for fall nights. Hearty, creamy, and packed with sausage, potatoes, and greens, it comes together quickly and is perfect for busy families or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet, casing removed; chicken or vegan sausage also works)
  • 4 medium potatoes (about 2 lbs, diced; Yukon Gold, russet, or red potatoes)
  • 1 large onion, diced (yellow or white)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (or celery as a substitute)
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred; or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half, coconut milk, or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped (Swiss chard or broccoli florets as alternatives)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and crumbled, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and carrots begin to soften.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Using a potato masher, gently mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup naturally.
  7. Stir in chopped kale or spinach and heavy cream. Simmer for 2 minutes until greens are wilted and soup is creamy.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or oat milk instead of cream. To make it vegetarian, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth. Mash more potatoes or blend a portion of the soup for extra creaminess. Soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating if needed. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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