Easy Sausage Potato Soup Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
This Easy Sausage Potato Soup Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes is a cozy, one-pot meal made with simple ingredients like Italian sausage, potatoes, and creamy broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and hearty soup is full of flavor, endlessly customizable, and ready in just half an hour.
Ingredients
- Ground Italian sausage mild or spicy
- Olive oil or butter
- Onion diced
- Garlic minced
- Potatoes diced (Yukon gold or russet)
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: spinach or kale red pepper flakes, shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (10–12 minutes).
- Return sausage to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- (Optional) Stir in spinach or kale and let wilt.
- Serve hot, topped with cheese or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Yukon gold potatoes hold their shape; russets make the soup creamier.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes or add a cornstarch slurry.
- To lighten the soup, use ground turkey or chicken sausage.
- Make it dairy-free by substituting coconut or almond milk.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add broth when reheating if it thickens.
- Freeze before adding cream for up to 2 months; add dairy after thawing.