Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
This hearty Italian sausage and potato soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. It's packed with flavor from Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and optional cream for richness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup kale or spinach roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream optional for a creamy texture
- to taste Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- to taste Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in diced potatoes, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes with juices, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale or spinach and reserved sausage, adding heavy cream if desired.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.