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Description
A hearty and comforting soup made with sausage, potatoes, and vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sliced sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the pot. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cubed potatoes and the cooked sausage to the pot.
- Bring the soup back to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot.
- You can substitute Italian sausage or chorizo for smoked sausage.
- Add other vegetables like peas or corn if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg