Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This hearty soup features Italian sausage, potatoes, and a creamy broth that is sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
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- 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 & diced small
- Salt & pepper to taste
Italian Sausage Soup:
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Add the sausage meat to a soup pot. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes), breaking it up as it cooks. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add butter, onion, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Flour: Stir in garlic and flour. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Prepare Broth: Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Finish the Soup: Add half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, potatoes, and sausage. Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serves 4-6 depending on portion sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
