Simple Pork Sausage Potato (Printable)

Hearty soup with savory sausage, tender potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, creamy broth.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the pork sausage until fully cooked. Remove excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced potatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
05 - Simmer covered for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - Remove bay leaf and stir in milk or cream. Heat gently for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated cheddar if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of soup that tastes even better the next day, if it lasts that long.
  • The combination of savory sausage and creamy potatoes hits that perfect comfort food spot.
02 -
  • Mashing a few potatoes against the side of the pot creates instant thickness without any extra effort.
  • Adding milk while the soup is too hot can cause it to separate, so reduce the heat first.
03 -
  • Casings on sausage remove easily if you slit them lengthwise first.
  • Taste your broth before adding salt, as sausages vary wildly in sodium content.

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