Description
Hearty Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup delivers rich flavors from traditional Italian cuisine. Robust ingredients blend perfectly, creating a comforting meal you will savor with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) mild Italian sausage
- 2 pounds (907 g) russet potatoes, precisely diced
- 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 cups (200 g) finely chopped kale or spinach
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and thoroughly brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into small crumbles. Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon, draining excess fat.
- Return the sausage to the pot and add diced potatoes, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Remove half the potatoes using a slotted spoon and mash them completely in a separate bowl. Reintegrate the mashed potatoes into the soup, creating a thicker consistency.
- Introduce chopped kale or spinach and heavy cream to the pot. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the greens wilt and become tender.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a final crack of black pepper for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use lean or plant-based sausage alternatives for a healthier version of this hearty soup.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to make the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- Partially mashing potatoes creates a wonderfully thick and creamy texture without adding extra thickeners.
- Experiment with different greens like Swiss chard or collard greens for varied nutritional profiles and flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg