Potato and Sausage Soup
This creamy, savory Potato and Sausage Soup is a comforting and hearty delight, packed with tender potatoes, flavorful sausage, and a rich, satisfying broth. Perfect for a chilly day!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes such as Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or hot, removed from casing
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Remove sausage from casing. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Melt butter in the pot. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring to prevent lumps. Add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.