Simple Pork Sausage Potato Soup (Print Version)
A hearty, comforting soup featuring savory pork sausage, tender potatoes, and aromatic vegetables—perfect for a cozy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz pork sausage, 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
→ Optional Garnishes
12 - Chopped fresh parsley
13 - Grated cheddar cheese
# Directions:
01 - Crumble and brown pork sausage in large pot over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to pot. Sauté 4–5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Add diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - Remove bay leaf and stir in milk or cream. Heat gently 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and cheddar if desired.
# Expert Tips:
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- Its the kind of humble, unpretentious food that makes people lean in a little closer at the dinner table
- Everything cooks in one pot, which means maximum comfort with minimum cleanup afterward
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- Mashing a few potatoes against the side of the pot thickens the soup naturally without any flour or cornstarch gymnastics
- The soup will taste undersalted right up until the moment it suddenly pops, so season gradually and taste constantly
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- Cut your potatoes into evenly sized cubes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Let the soup cool slightly before adding cream to prevent any unfortunate separating situations