Description
The ultimate creamy potato soup recipe is a comforting and hearty dish packed with tender potatoes, crispy sausage, and a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is fully customizable and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
4 slices sausage, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage:
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced sausage until golden and slightly crispy.
- Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- Add diced onion to the pot, sauté in sausage drippings for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Roux:
- Melt butter in the pot, stir in flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Create the Broth:
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, breaking up any lumps.
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Add diced potatoes and dried thyme. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend and Cream:
- Use an immersion blender to blend soup to desired consistency.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle soup into bowls, top with crispy sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage or mushrooms and substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Adjust consistency by blending less or skipping the blending step for a chunky style.
Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick or extra cheese for more creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
