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Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato Soup for Cozy Nights

This Italian Sausage and Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb Italian sausage Can substitute with turkey or chicken sausage.
  • 1 Onion Use yellow or white onion.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves preferred.
  • 2 cups Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet) Diced.
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can replace with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cups Kale or spinach
  • 1 tsp Salt Use sea salt for better taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Can use nutritional yeast for vegan alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes until fully browned.
  2. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until soft, then stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and add kale or spinach, letting the soup simmer for another 5 minutes until greens wilt.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then serve topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes before adding cream. Taste while cooking and adjust seasoning as needed. Skip cream and cheese if freezing, and add after thawing for best texture.

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