Description
Warm up with this Simple Pork Sausage Potato Soup recipe—quick, hearty, and bursting with savory pork sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or easy lunches, this comforting soup combines simple ingredients and easy steps to deliver a flavorful, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound fresh pork sausage (removed from casing)
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
Vegetables
- 3 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Broth
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Remove the pork sausage from its casing and crumble it into the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through, releasing savory juices that form the soup’s foundation.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with the sausage. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds to bring out its aroma.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the chopped potatoes and thyme. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let cook for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in milk or cream for smoothness and richness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup warm through for 5 more minutes without boiling, then serve.
Notes
- Choose quality fresh pork sausage for best flavor.
- Keep an eye on potatoes to avoid overcooking; they should be tender but not mushy.
- Use low-sodium broth to control the salt level.
- Fresh thyme is preferable to enhance brightness.
- Adjust creaminess by using half-and-half or skipping cream for a lighter soup.
- Simmer gently to maintain texture and meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pork sausage soup, potato soup, comfort food, hearty soup, easy soup recipe, gluten free soup