Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a hearty, comforting, and easy-to-make dish combining savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, and a rich creamy broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner, delivering a luscious texture and bold, flavorful taste that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Base
- 1 pound sweet or mild Italian sausage
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Herbs & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat. Break it apart as it cooks until fully cooked with crispy edges that add flavor to the soup base.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften and release their natural sweetness, creating a fragrant foundation.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender and absorb the soup’s flavors.
- Stir in Cream and Herbs: Reduce heat and add heavy cream, fresh parsley, and thyme. Stir gently and let the soup thicken, developing its signature creamy texture.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls while warm and enjoy the balanced savory and creamy flavors.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for best flavor.
- Add cream at the end to prevent curdling and keep soup silky.
- Chop vegetables evenly for uniform cooking.
- Simmer gently to meld flavors without breaking down ingredients.
- Adjust salt progressively, especially if broth is pre-seasoned.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Italian sausage soup, creamy sausage soup, comforting soup, quick dinner recipe, easy soup