Pork Sausage Potato Soup (Printable)

Hearty soup with savory pork sausage, tender potatoes, and vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect cozy meal for four.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz pork sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy)

→ 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 heavy cream

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

12 - Chopped fresh parsley
13 - Grated cheddar cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the pork sausage 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.
04 - Add diced potatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in milk or cream and heat gently for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated cheddar cheese if desired.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The way the sausage flavor infuses every single spoonful without overwhelming the vegetables
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • If you want a thicker soup, use a potato masher to crush some of the potatoes right in the pot
  • The soup will thicken up in the fridge, so add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers
  • Sweet potatoes work beautifully here and add lovely color to the bowl
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into even chunks so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the soup sit for 5 minutes off the heat before serving. The flavors really come together in that short time

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