Easy 20 Minute Hot Sausage and Potato Soup

Warm up your table with this Easy 20 Minute Hot Sausage and Potato Soup, a hearty and comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Bursting with the bold flavor of hot Italian sausage, tender russet potatoes, and a creamy, seasoned broth, this recipe delivers big taste in minimal time. The simplicity of sautéed onions, garlic, and olive oil creates an aromatic base, while the combination of milk and heavy cream adds an irresistibly rich and velvety finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy soup is ideal for cozy dinners, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley makes it as beautiful as it is delicious. Your new favorite weeknight dinner is only a pot away!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 medium russet potatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.

Step 2

Remove the casing from the hot Italian sausage, if necessary, and crumble it into the pot. Cook the sausage for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small cubes. Add them to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2437.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2759.4

Total Fat 167.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 509.4mg	0%
Sodium 9735.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 134.5g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 617.8mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 4320.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 24.6%