Description
This cheesy sausage potato soup is rich, creamy, and packed with tender potatoes, flavorful Italian sausage, and sharp cheddar cheese. A comforting one-pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 17.6 ounces (500g) Italian sausages
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Crumble the sausage into a large soup pot and cook over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot.
2. Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, stir in the onion and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
3. Add the garlic and flour, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and free of lumps.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, diced potatoes, and the cooked sausage.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
8. If needed, thin the soup with a little extra chicken broth, milk, or cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Mild or hot Italian sausage both work well in this recipe. Ground sausage can also be used to save prep time.
Dice the potatoes into small pieces so they cook quickly and evenly.
If the soup becomes too thick, stir in additional chicken broth, milk, or cream until your preferred consistency is reached.
Serves 4 to 6 depending on portion size.