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Italian sausage potato soup with creamy chicken broth, potatoes, sausage, and leafy greens

Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Creamy Chicken Broth

Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Creamy Chicken Broth is a hearty, creamy soup with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and wilted greens. It is an easy, comforting choice for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups diced Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, if needed for sautéing
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, if needed. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion has softened.
Cooking
  1. Add the Italian sausage and cook until it is browned and fully cooked.
  2. Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the broth to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Finishing
  1. Add the heavy cream or half-and-half, chopped kale or spinach, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for a few minutes, until the greens are wilted and the soup is heated through.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For freezing, let the soup cool completely, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.