Creamy Sausage Potato Soup for Cozy Family Nights
Creamy Sausage Potato Soup for Cozy Family Nights is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and joy to your family table. This hearty soup features tender potatoes and savory turkey sausage, enveloped in a rich, creamy broth that satisfies even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes—but also easy to customize according to your family’s tastes. Serve it with crusty bread and fresh herbs for an inviting meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb turkey sausage
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 cup mirepoix (diced carrots, celery, yellow onion)
- 1.5 lb baby gold potatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- Seasonings: dried parsley, dried basil, salt, pepper
- Toppings: extra-sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the turkey sausage until fully cooked.
- Add butter and mirepoix; sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Whisk flour into milk; gradually add this mixture to the soup while stirring until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg