Description
This creamy potato and sausage soup is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal perfect for chilly days. Featuring tender russet potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and nutritious kale or spinach in a rich blend of heavy cream and milk, this gluten-free soup combines bold flavors and creamy texture that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Remove excess grease as needed to keep the soup from becoming too oily.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Cook Potatoes: Add the peeled and diced russet potatoes along with the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Cream and Greens: Stir in the heavy cream and whole milk to create a creamy base. Add the chopped kale or spinach, cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes until the greens have wilted and the soup is heated through.
- Season and Finish: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes to taste. For an extra layer of flavor, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
- Kale can be substituted with spinach or omitted altogether if preferred.
- For a lighter soup, replace heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Use spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick of heat.
- Removing excess sausage grease helps prevent the soup from being overly greasy.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
