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Creamy Italian Sausage & Potato Soup

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Creamy Italian Sausage & Potato Soup is a rich and hearty one-pot meal made with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a velvety broth. It’s comforting, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 3 cups kale or spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Drizzle of olive oil (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ½ cup dry white wine (for deglazing)
  • 3 tbsp flour (for thickening)
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  5. Optional: Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  7. Add diced potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and chopped kale or spinach. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until greens are wilted.
  9. Optional: Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  10. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with more Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier soup, use hot Italian sausage or more red pepper flakes.
  • Substitute kale with spinach, Swiss chard, or collard greens.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes or stir in a flour slurry.
  • To make dairy-free, use coconut milk or non-dairy cream and skip the Parmesan.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.

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