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Creamy Sausage Potato Soup

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This creamy sausage potato soup is the ultimate cozy fall comfort meal, featuring savory sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich, velvety broth. It’s quick to make, family-friendly, and perfect for chilly nights or hearty weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5–6 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 4–5 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add butter, then diced onion and carrots. Sauté for about 4 minutes until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in a splash of chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add cubed potatoes, thyme, parsley, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
  5. Pour in the remaining chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. For extra creaminess, use an immersion blender to blend about 1/3 of the soup in the pot, or carefully blend a few cups in a regular blender and return to the pot.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheese, and the cooked sausage. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and everything is heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped chives or green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and omit the cheese. To make it vegetarian, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth. Adjust thickness by adding more broth if needed. Soup flavors deepen after a day in the fridge. Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

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