Creamy Sausage Potato Soup for Cozy Family Nights
Creamy Sausage Potato Soup for Cozy Family Nights is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings spent with loved ones. This hearty soup combines tender potatoes and savory turkey sausage in a rich, creamy broth that warms the soul. It’s not just delicious but also customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or herbs! With a total preparation and cooking time of just 40 minutes, you can have a satisfying meal ready even on busy nights. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this soup will quickly become a cherished recipe in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb turkey sausage
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 cup mirepoix (diced carrots, celery, onion)
- 1.5 lb baby gold potatoes
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (dairy-free option available)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the turkey sausage for 5–7 minutes.
- Add butter and sauté mirepoix with minced garlic until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Incorporate potatoes, seasonings, and broth; bring to a boil then simmer until tender (about 15 minutes).
- Whisk flour with milk; stir into soup and let thicken over low heat (5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted; season to taste.
- Serve hot with toppings of your choice!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 627mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 47mg