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Sausage Soup: 15 Best Hearty Recipes for Cold Winter Days

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This hearty Sausage Soup is cozy, flavorful, and loaded with veggies, tender potatoes, and savory sausage. A comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
  • 2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • 3. Stir in potatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • 4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • 5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • 6. Stir in cream and chopped spinach or kale.
  • 7. Simmer 5 more minutes, taste, and adjust seasoning.
  • 8. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

  • Use spicy sausage for extra heat.
  • Swap potatoes for white beans for a lighter soup.
  • Great for meal prep — flavors improve overnight.
  • Add Parmesan on top for richness.

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Keywords: sausage soup, hearty soup, creamy sausage soup, easy dinner

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