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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

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This Italian sausage and potato soup transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary through slow simmering in a rich, creamy broth. The Italian sausage releases its complex seasonings while tender potatoes soak up all the wonderful flavors, creating a soup that tastes like it cooked all day. What makes this recipe special is how quickly it comes together - in under an hour you have a perfectly balanced bowl of comfort with savory meat, golden potatoes, and velvety broth that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Pure comfort food without the wait!
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Updated on Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:17:24 GMT
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This creamy Italian sausage soup is the ultimate winter comfort food. Loaded with flavorful crumbled Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a velvety broth, it's a dish that warms you to the core. Ready in under an hour, this simple and satisfying soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Everyday ingredients like garlic, half-and-half, and potatoes come together to create a rich and hearty dish that everyone will love.

A Bowlful of Comfort

Every time I make this soup my kitchen fills with the most incredible aroma of Italian sausage and herbs. The way the creamy broth hugs each spoonful of savory sausage and tender potatoes creates pure comfort in a bowl. I love how it uses simple ingredients I usually have on hand making it perfect for those nights when I need something cozy and delicious without much fuss.

Gather Your Ingredients

  • Italian Sausage: Use mild for a balanced flavor or hot for an added kick of spice.
  • Butter and Olive Oil: Combines for sautéing aromatics, adding richness to the soup.
  • Onion, Celery, and Garlic: Creates a flavorful base for the broth.
  • Flour: Thickens the soup to a creamy consistency.
  • Chicken Broth: Provides depth of flavor to the soup base.
  • Half-and-Half: Adds a luxurious creaminess to the soup.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: Enhances the savory flavor of the soup.
  • Potatoes: Russet potatoes add texture and heartiness to the dish.

Let's Cook Together

Start by crumbling your Italian sausage into a warm soup pot letting it brown until it develops those delicious crispy edges. After transferring the sausage to drain melt some butter in the same pot and watch as the onions and celery soften and become fragrant. A sprinkle of flour creates the base for our creamy broth then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Add those diced potatoes and your cooked sausage back to the pot letting everything simmer until the potatoes are perfectly tender about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and get ready to enjoy pure comfort.

Make It Your Own

The beauty of this soup lies in how easily you can adapt it to your tastes. Try different varieties of sausage swap up your potato choice or adjust the spice level to suit your family's preferences. I often add a Parmesan rind while it simmers for extra depth of flavor and sometimes toss in some fresh spinach or kale at the end for added nutrition. If you need to thicken the soup just mash a few potatoes against the side of the pot it works like magic.

Keeping It Fresh

This soup keeps beautifully in the fridge for 3-4 days stored in an airtight container. When reheating warm it gently on the stove adding a splash of chicken broth if needed to maintain that perfect creamy consistency. While I don't recommend freezing the fully prepared soup due to the dairy content you can freeze the base without the half-and-half then add it fresh when reheating.

Serving Ideas

Nothing beats dipping crusty garlic bread into this creamy soup but it also pairs beautifully with a fresh Caesar salad or simple mixed greens. I love setting out little bowls of extra toppings like freshly grated cheese crispy bacon bits and chopped parsley so everyone can make their bowl their own. For an extra special touch serve it in bread bowls on those particularly chilly evenings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do I know how much sausage fat to leave in the pot?
Leave about a tablespoon of fat in the pot after cooking the sausage. This adds flavor while preventing the soup from becoming too greasy.
→ Why do we cook the flour for 2 minutes?
Cooking the flour for 2 minutes removes the raw flour taste and helps create a better texture in the finished soup. Keep stirring to prevent it from sticking.
→ How do I know when the potatoes are done?
The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, usually after about 15 minutes of simmering. Cutting them into small pieces helps them cook faster.
→ Can I adjust the spiciness?
Yes, the red pepper flakes are optional. You can omit them entirely for a mild soup or adjust the amount to your preferred level of heat.
→ How many people does this serve?
The soup serves 4-6 people depending on portion sizes and whether it's served as a main course or starter.

Conclusion

This comforting soup combines flavorful Italian sausage and tender potatoes in a rich, creamy broth. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect cozy meal for any day.

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

A cozy, hearty soup featuring Italian sausage and potatoes in a rich cream sauce. Simple ingredients combine for maximum flavor in under an hour.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Total Time
55 Minutes

Category: Soups & Stews

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 6 Servings (6 bowls)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 16 ounces Italian sausage.
02 ¼ cup butter (½ stick).
03 ½ medium onion, chopped small.
04 2 sticks celery, chopped small.
05 2 cloves garlic, minced.
06 6 tablespoons flour.
07 4 cups low sodium chicken broth.
08 2 cups half-and-half.
09 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
10 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
11 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled & diced small.
12 Salt & pepper to taste.

Instructions

Step 01

Brown sausage in soup pot over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, breaking it up. Remove to paper towel, leaving 1 tablespoon fat in pot.

Step 02

Melt butter in pot. Sauté onion and celery 4-5 minutes, scraping up brown bits. Add garlic and flour, cook 2 minutes.

Step 03

Slowly whisk in broth until flour dissolves. Add half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, potatoes, and sausage.

Step 04

Bring to boil, then reduce to medium-low. Cover partially and simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and soup thickens. Season to taste.

Notes

  1. Serves 4-6 depending on portion size.
  2. Red pepper flakes are optional.
  3. Stir occasionally while simmering.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large soup pot.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (butter, half-and-half).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 556
  • Total Fat: 42 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
  • Protein: 19 g