This Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup is everything you want in a comforting bowl of homemade soup. Rich, creamy, and deeply savory, it combines tender potatoes, flavorful sausage, and leafy greens in a broth that feels both hearty and soothing.
Italian sausage forms the backbone of the flavor, infusing the soup with garlic, fennel, and spice as it browns. The rendered fat coats the onions and garlic, building a flavorful base that carries through every spoonful.
Soft, fork-tender potatoes give the soup body and substance, while herbs like oregano and basil add a classic Italian warmth. A splash of cream at the end rounds everything out, creating a velvety texture without overpowering the savory elements.
Spinach or kale adds color, freshness, and balance, making the soup feel nourishing as well as indulgent. It is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out and tastes even better the next day.
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Perfect for chilly evenings or relaxed weekend cooking, this sausage and potato soup is easy to prepare, deeply satisfying, and sure to become a cold-weather favorite.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or hot, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional for Serving
- Grated Parmesan cheese
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