Hearty Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup

Hearty Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup ingredients

• 1 lb ground sausage (mild or hot Italian)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

How to make Hearty Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup

1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, brown 1 lb of ground sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully cooked and no pink remains, drain excess fat from the pot and set the sausage aside.
2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same pot over medium heat. Add the chopped medium yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has softened and become translucent.
3. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the pot with the softened onion. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. This step helps to thicken the soup later.
5. Gradually whisk in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk, pouring slowly while continuously stirring to prevent lumps. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, ensuring the flour is fully dissolved.
6. Peel and dice 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add the diced potatoes and the cooked ground sausage back into the pot. Stir well and bring the soup back to a simmer.
7. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and the soup is gently simmering again.
9. Season the soup with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed. If the soup is too thick, add a splash more milk or broth.
10. Ladle the hearty creamy sausage and potato soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.

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