Italian Potato and Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large Potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 4 Italian Sausage Links (~350-400 grams) (casings removed)
• 1 large Onion (diced)
• 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (or milk for a lighter version)
• 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage after removing casings and cook until browned, breaking it into chunks as it cooks. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.

2. 2

   Sauté the Onion: In the same pot with remaining fat, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, allowing the garlic to release its aroma but not brown.

4. 4

   Simmer Potatoes: Add the peeled and diced potatoes to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, then season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

5. 5

   Combine and Finish: Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and the chopped fresh parsley. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.

6. 6

   Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional parsley for a bright, flavorful finish.