Cozy Up with Creamy Italian Sausage Soup: A Hearty, Flavorful Meal
As the days grow shorter and the weather cools, there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup to bring coziness to your table. This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings for something hearty and full of flavor. With savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and a creamy broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal to share with loved ones, this recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped small
- 2 sticks celery, chopped small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
1. Cook the Italian Sausage: Start by heating a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Use a spoon to break up the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Once the sausage is fully cooked, transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon of fat in the pot. If there’s more fat than that, drain the excess before proceeding.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate all those delicious flavors into the soup.
3. Add Garlic and Flour: Stir in the minced garlic and flour. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to cook out the raw flour flavor and create a thick base for the soup.
4. Gradually Add Broth: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring the flour fully dissolves and the mixture is smooth. This step will help create a creamy and rich soup base.
5. Combine the Ingredients: Stir in the half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), diced potatoes, and the cooked sausage. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil, allowing all the ingredients to meld together.
6. Simmer the Soup: Once the soup reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape. Allow the soup to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent the soup from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to ensure even cooking.
7. Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup hot, and enjoy the creamy, savory flavors that are perfect for a cozy meal.
Serving Suggestions
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a meal in itself, but it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a complete dinner. You can also sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top for an extra touch of richness.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4 servings
Final Thoughts
This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending savory sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich, creamy broth into a dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect for chilly evenings when you need something warm and filling. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this soup is sure to impress with its robust flavors and comforting texture.
Enjoy this delicious and cozy soup, perfect for warming up on a cool day!
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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or when you need a bowl of something warm and satisfying. The savory Italian sausage pairs beautifully with tender potatoes, while the rich broth, thickened with a touch of flour, creates a creamy texture that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
16 ounces Italian sausage
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 medium onion, chopped small
2 sticks celery, chopped small
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons flour
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
In a soup pot over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the fat in the pot. If there’s more than about a tablespoon of fat, drain the excess.
Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Stir in the minced garlic and flour. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to cook out the raw flour flavor.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the flour is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), diced potatoes, and the cooked sausage. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, so the soup is bubbling but not boiling aggressively. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar.
Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened to your liking. Stir occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot and the temperature is steady.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450