Cozy Italian Chicken Sausage and Potato Soup – Easy & Hearty!
Warm up with our Cozy Italian Chicken Sausage and Potato Soup – Easy & Hearty! Recipe that’s packed with flavor. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed, for sautéing)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the chicken sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Gently stir in heavy cream and chopped greens; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes as desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg