Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

Introduction

Looking for a recipe that’s soul-warming, hearty, and sure to satisfy a crowd? Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup delivers all of that and more with every spoonful. This rustic, one-pot wonder is packed with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables simmered together in a comforting broth—making it the ideal meal for chilly evenings or any time you need a satisfying, easy dinner.

What Makes This Italian Sausage and Potato Soup So Special?

This classic recipe is the perfect marriage of rich Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and fresh vegetables. Layers of flavor are built by browning the sausage and sautéing the aromatics, while humble potatoes soak up all the deliciousness of the broth. It transforms simple ingredients into a nourishing and memorable meal. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to prepare and customizable—add kale, spinach, or a sprinkle of Parmesan for your signature touch.

Tips for Perfect Soup Preparation

For a true Italian texture and flavor, selecting the right ingredients and prepping them efficiently is key. Cube your potatoes and chop onions, carrots, and celery for an even cook. The Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper speeds up the process and gives you perfectly uniform pieces, ensuring your vegetables cook evenly without fuss.

When browning the sausage, use a sturdy skillet or a Dutch oven. The SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch offers easy cleanup and even browning, crucial for building a deep, savory base for your soup.

Building Flavor: Sautéing and Simmering

Once your vegetables are chopped and sausage is browned, layering flavors is crucial. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft and aromatic, then add garlic for just a minute to release its fragrance without burning. Scrape up any browned bits from the sausage for extra depth before adding broth.

Crush the cooked sausage into bite-sized chunks using a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher for even distribution throughout your soup. Simmering the soup gently allows potatoes to become creamy and the flavors to meld perfectly.

Serving and Storing Your Cozy Soup

Serve your Italian Sausage and Potato Soup hot, garnished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley or a handful of shredded cheese. If you’d like to make lunch prep easy, portion leftovers into a Bentgo Salad Container—ideal for taking soup to work or school spill-free.

This soup keeps wonderfully for up to four days when stored in airtight containers in the fridge, making it an excellent candidate for meal prepping or serving as leftovers.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 6 hearty servings. Each serving contains approximately 330–400 calories, depending on the type and amount of sausage and potatoes. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be adapted to be dairy-free by omitting cheese or cream add-ins.

Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup (Recap)

This Italian Sausage and Potato Soup is a go-to comfort meal perfect for beating the cold or sharing with friends and family. Brimming with flavor, satisfying textures, and easy to make in one pot, it’s bound to become a staple in your recipe rotation.

Instructions

1. Heat a large soup pot or SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil and cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into pieces. When browned and cooked through, remove sausage and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add more oil if needed, then add onion, carrots, and celery. Use your Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to quickly prep these if desired. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Return the browned sausage to the pot, using a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher to break up the meat further if needed.
4. Add potatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
5. If adding greens, stir in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of simmering, allowing them to wilt.
6. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
7. To store, transfer cooled soup to a Bentgo Salad Container or airtight containers and refrigerate.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Enjoy the wholesome, irresistible comfort of Cozy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup—and savor every spoonful!