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Creamy Sausage Potato Soup

A rich and hearty soup loaded with savory sausage, tender potatoes, creamy broth, and melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Cook sausage until browned, breaking into crumbles.
  3. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add potatoes, broth, and seasonings. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  6. Make a roux with butter and flour in a small saucepan.
  7. Whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth and slightly thickened.
  8. Pour cream mixture into soup and stir well.
  9. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  10. Simmer 5 more minutes, garnish, and serve hot.

Notes

For thicker soup, mash a few potatoes directly into the pot before adding the cream mixture.