Description
Hearty Creamy Italian Sausage Soup brings robust Tuscan flavors to your kitchen with rich, comforting ingredients. Savory sausage, tender vegetables, and silky cream combine for a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Italian sausage
- 1 pound (454 grams) Russet potatoes, peeled & diced small
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped small
- 2 sticks celery, chopped small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquids and Thickeners:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter (1/2 stick)
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups (474 milliliters) half-and-half
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until fully cooked, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté diced onions, chopped celery, and minced garlic until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the softened vegetables, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux and prevent burning, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking constantly to eliminate any lumps and create a smooth base.
- Incorporate half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and diced potatoes into the liquid mixture.
- Reduce heat and allow soup to simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes become tender and fully cooked.
- Return previously cooked sausage to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, adding optional garnishes like chopped parsley or grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes for those who prefer mild or extra-hot flavors.
- Swap Italian sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, healthier version of the soup.
- Enhance the soup’s richness by using heavy cream instead of half-and-half for a more indulgent texture.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for added color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg