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bowl of sausage and potato soup with parmesan and chopped parsley

ITALIAN POTATO AND SAUSAGE SOUP

There's nothing like a bowl of Italian Potato and Sausage Soup to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. With tender potatoes, flavourful sausage, and a touch of fresh parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese, this recipe is as comforting as it is delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 Italian Sausage Links (~350-400 grams) casings removed
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or milk for a lighter version)
  • ⅓ cup Fresh Parsley chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into chunks. Remove and set aside.
    browned ground italian sausage in a pot with oil
  • Add onion to the same pot and cook until softened.
    chopped onions in a pot
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    chopped onions and garlic in a pot
  • Toss in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    diced potatoes and onions in a pot in broth with seasoning
  • Return sausage to the pot and stir in the cream. Add parsley. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
    pot with fresh chopped parsley and potatoes in broth
  • Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 798kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1723mg | Potassium: 1254mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1309IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4mg
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