Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup: A Hearty Bowlful for Chilly Nights
A cozy, creamy soup with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh greens—comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes diced small
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 cups finely chopped kale or spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, until fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage, leaving drippings in the pot.
- 2. Return the sausage to the pot. Add diced potatoes, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer 10–12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- 3. Remove half the cooked potatoes with a slotted spoon. Mash them in a bowl and stir them back into the soup.
- 4. Stir in chopped kale or spinach and heavy cream. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 2–3 minutes, until greens are tender.
- 5. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with parmesan cheese, extra pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For a gluten-free soup, check that your sausage and chicken stock are certified gluten-free.
Spinach can be substituted for kale, or vice versa.
Mashing potatoes into the soup gives it a creamy texture without extra flour or thickeners.