🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 45 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour
📝 Ingredients
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Soup Base:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1¼ lbs red potatoes (about 6 small), cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown the Sausage:
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled (10–12 minutes). Remove and set aside, saving 1 tbsp of the drippings. If not available, use butter instead. - Sauté Veggies:
To the same pot, add 2 tbsp butter with the reserved drippings. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. - Thicken the Base:
Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes to remove the raw flavor. Slowly pour in chicken broth, scraping the pot’s bottom for flavor-packed bits. - Add Flavor & Creaminess:
Stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, hot sauce, and all the seasonings. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. - Add Potatoes & Simmer:
Dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes and add them to the pot. Lower heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. 🥔✨ - Finish & Serve:
Return the sausage to the pot. Stir in shredded cheddar (if using) until melted and creamy. Serve hot with crusty bread!
💡 Pro Tips
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Soup thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Cheese Tip: Add cheese slowly on low heat to avoid clumping.
- Potato Swap: Yukon Gold potatoes also work well and stay creamy.
🧾 Nutrition Info
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 420 | 18g | 35g | 22g | 4g | 6g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
