Potato and Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
• 1 pound kielbasa smoked sausage, cut lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 cups diced potatoes (or more to taste)
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 stalk celery, diced (or more to taste)
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more to taste)

Directions

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian and kielbasa sausages to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
2. Next, add the diced potatoes, water, chicken broth, heavy cream, diced celery, chicken bouillon cubes, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper into the pot. Stir well to combine.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Recipe Tips

• If you prefer a spicier soup, consider using spicy Italian sausage, adding extra crushed red pepper, or incorporating some onions.
• For a twist, try swapping out the celery with a bit of kale.
• Despite the chicken broth, this combination of flavors works surprisingly well and creates a rich, hearty soup.
• You can adjust the cooking time based on how tender you want your potatoes. For thicker soup, chop some potatoes into smaller pieces to help thicken the broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 500
• Fat: 39g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Protein: 17g
• Sodium: 1832mg
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Vitamin C: 16mg
• Calcium: 46mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Potassium: 491mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may vary based on your calorie needs.