Description
A warm and hearty soup featuring Italian sausage and tender potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheese, cooking until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor. You can also tailor the soup to be vegetarian by substituting sausage with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: soup, Italian sausage, potato soup, comfort food, hearty meal