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Cozy Sausage and Potato Soup: Easy Fall Dinner Recipe

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A hearty, creamy one-pot soup with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich broth. Perfect for busy weeknights and crisp fall evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until deeply browned. Transfer sausage to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pot.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in ½ cup of chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add cubed potatoes and remaining 3 ½ cups chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and reserved cooked sausage. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. To make it dairy-free, substitute full-fat coconut milk. Add greens like spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking. For extra richness, stir in ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar or Parmesan before serving.

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Keywords: sausage and potato soup, fall dinner, one-pot soup, creamy soup, easy weeknight dinner

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