Simple Pork Sausage Potato Soup (Printable View)

A hearty, warming soup combining savory pork sausage with tender potatoes and aromatic vegetables for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 14 oz pork sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed

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

07 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

08 - 1 cup milk or cream for richer soup

09 - 1 tsp dried thyme

10 - 1 bay leaf

11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

12 - Chopped fresh parsley

13 - Grated cheddar cheese

01 - In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the pork sausage until cooked through. Remove excess fat if necessary.

02 - Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.

03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

04 - Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

05 - Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

06 - Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the milk or cream and heat gently for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated cheddar if desired.

01 -

The house smells incredible while it simmers, like someone who really knows what theyre doing is cooking dinner
It comes together faster than you'd think but tastes like it simmered all afternoon

02 -

Mash a few potatoes against the side of the pot if you want thicker soup without adding flour
The soup continues thickening as it sits, so dont worry if it looks slightly thin when you first add the milk

03 -

If the sausage releases too much fat, drain some before adding vegetables but leave about a tablespoon for flavor
Use a potato masher to slightly break down some potatoes for that perfect rustic texture