Simple Pork Sausage Potato Soup (Printable)
Comforting bowl with savory sausage, tender potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a creamy broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz pork sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.3 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
07 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 cup milk or cream
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Crumble and brown the pork sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Add diced potatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - Remove the bay leaf and stir in milk or cream. Heat gently for 2–3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated cheddar cheese if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way milk creates this velvety finish without needing any fancy techniques or hours of stirring
- How the broth absorbs all those gorgeous browned bits from the sausage into something deeply satisfying
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- Removing excess fat after browning prevents the soup from becoming too greasy while keeping all the flavor
- The milk can curdle if you boil it hard so keep the heat gentle once it is added
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- Mashing a few potatoes against the side of the pot creates a naturally thickened body without any cream or flour
- Grating a little cheddar directly into each bowl makes it feel extra special without overwhelming the delicate flavors