Our hearty, delicious Italian Sausage and Potato Soup is an incredible way to warm up on those chilly nights when you need some serious comfort food but don't have all day to cook something. Full of bold flavors, this soup is customizable with plenty of vegetables in the mix, and you can get all the carbs you could ever want with the tender, perfectly cooked bites of potato.
Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
Introducing Italian Sausage and Potato Soup. Ideal for cold weather. Satisfying, hearty, easy to make. Combines meat, vegetables, and broth for a perfectly balanced meal.
Why make this soup? It is good for meal prep, family dinners, or social gatherings. It fills you up but leaves you wanting more and tastes even better the next day. This soup is ideal for those seeking comfort and flavor in one dish.
Key ingredients include Italian sausage, potatoes, onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Spices add depth and kick, and you can throw in optional ingredients like spinach or kale for extra nutrition. For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage and extra red pepper flakes.
Our Sausage and Potato Soup pairs well with crusty bread, a simple salad, or garlic bread. Serve hot and enjoy. For a different experience, try substituting sweet potatoes, using turkey sausage, or adding different herbs. Customize to suit your taste.
Why You'll Love This Dish
- Full Of Bold, Savory Flavor – Italian sausage gives the soup a strong, satisfying base that makes every bite pop.
- One-Pot Meal – Fewer dishes, more flavor. Everything goes into one big stock pot.
- Comforting And Filling – The potatoes, carrots, and cream give this a warm, stick-to-your-ribs feel.
- Customizable Heat – Control the spice level by adjusting the chili flakes or choosing a mild or spicy sausage.
- Great For Leftovers – This soup reheats beautifully and keeps well for easy lunches during the week.
Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Italian Sausage – Packs the soup with rich, seasoned flavor. Choose mild or hot based on your preference.
- Mushrooms – Soak up all that savory broth; cremini or white button mushrooms both work well.
- Onion – Brings depth and a touch of sweetness as it cooks down.
- Carrots – Add natural sweetness and color, plus a bit of texture.
- Potato – Gives the soup body and soaks up flavor; russet or Yukon Gold work best.
- Olive Oil – Used to sauté the veggies; adds a layer of richness and helps bring out the aromatics.
- Butter – Combined with olive oil for better browning and a richer base.
- Granulated Garlic – Boosts the garlic flavor throughout the broth.
- Italian Seasoning – A balanced herb blend that ties all the flavors together.
- Crushed Red Chili Flakes – Adds a gentle heat. Adjust to taste or skip entirely.
- Minced Garlic – For that upfront garlic kick. Fresh is best here.
- Black Pepper – Balances out the richness with a bit of sharpness.
- Bay Leaf – Adds a subtle depth to the background of the broth.
- Italian Parsley – Brightens up the soup just before serving.
- Onion Powder – Reinforces the savory flavor in the broth.
- Water – Keeps the broth clean and lets the sausage and seasoning shine.
- Cream – A splash at the end brings everything together and rounds out the flavor.
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How To Make This Recipe
This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Brown The Sausage – Use a large stock pot. Break the sausage up as it cooks. Drain off excess grease once browned.
- Sauté The Veggies – Add olive oil, butter, mushrooms, onions, carrots, and potatoes. Cook for about 5-6 minutes.
- Add Seasonings And Water – Stir in all remaining ingredients except for the cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer Until Tender – Let everything cook down until the vegetables are soft and the flavors are blended, about 45-50 minutes.
- Finish With Cream – Right before serving, take it off the heat and stir in the cream. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Some Garlic Bread Sticks would be perfect!
Recipe FAQ
Absolutely! This is an incredible recipe to make in advance for lunches during the week or to bring to a friend or family member. It keeps and reheats really well.
Store your leftover soup in any airtight container. Reheat in the microwave until it is steaming hot. Easy easy! It can also be reheated on the stovetop too.
Try our Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage too!
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Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
Hearty and delicious, this soup is full of a bold Italian sausage and vegetables with a splash of cream at the end to add a little richness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups chopped mushroom
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 large diced potato
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 11/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 cups water
- 4 tablespoons cream
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, brown the Italian Sausage. Drain off the excess grease, and add in the mushroom, onion, carrots, and potato.
- Saute for 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients except the cream.
- Simmer until all the vegetables are tender.
- Right before serving, remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 472mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 14g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.