Print

Ultimate Creamy One-Pot Sausage and Potato Soup

Close-up of a creamy sausage potato soup, featuring chunks of potato and sliced sausage, garnished with herbs.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This hearty sausage potato soup delivers rich, comforting flavor in one pot, making it a perfect, easy weeknight dinner for busy families.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. If you prefer a thicker soup, mix the flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering soup and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  5. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Stir in the heavy cream and the shredded cheddar cheese (if using). Heat through gently until the cheese is melted, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve this delicious creamy soup hot.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, brown the sausage and sauté the onion/garlic separately. Transfer everything to the slow cooker with the broth and seasonings. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir in the cream and cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Use smoked sausage or beef sausage instead of Italian sausage for a different flavor profile.
  • Serve this warm potato and sausage dish with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cheffinity.com/sausage-potato-soup-creamy-one-pot-recipe/