Here’s a hearty and comforting recipe for Creamy Italian Chicken Sausage and Potato Soup — rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal.
🍲 Creamy Italian Chicken Sausage & Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian chicken sausage (mild or spicy), sliced or crumbled
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced (optional)
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Optional: 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- Optional garnish: grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
- In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Sauté 3–5 minutes until softened.
3️⃣ Add Potatoes & Broth
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Stir in Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
4️⃣ Finish Soup
- Return cooked sausage to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Optional: add spinach or kale just before serving for color and extra nutrients.
5️⃣ Serve
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan or fresh parsley.
- Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast.
Tips & Variations
- Make it thicker: Mash some of the potatoes in the soup or add 1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry.
- Spicy version: Use spicy Italian chicken sausage and add red pepper flakes.
- Cheesy twist: Stir in ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before serving.
If you want, I can also give a one-pot slow cooker version that’s effortless and even more flavorful. Do you want that version?
