autumn essentials: potato, bacon & sausage soup

Name: Autumn Essentials: Potato, Bacon & Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 3 - 4 slice(s) slab bacon, diced; 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 8 ounce(s) andouille sausage, cut into medium cubes; 2 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; 1/2 cup(s) corn, fresh or frozen; 8 ounce(s) hash browns, fresh or frozen; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cajun/creole spice, i prefer tony chachere’s; 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika, sweet or hot, your choice; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 2 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 2 ounce(s) gruyere, freshly shredded; 1 tablespoon(s) flour, all-purpose variety; 1 cup(s) whole milk; 1/4 cup(s) sour cream; ## OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS; - hot sauce, i prefer frank's

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Nov 8, 2017

This is a kicked up, version of potato soup that is easy to make, and tastes so yummy. It is the perfect cold-weather, comfort-food, Autumn dish. Instead of cubed potatoes, we will be using hash brown potatoes, and to give it a bit of kick, I’m using andouille sausage; however, the choice of sausage is totally up to you. With cooler temps on the way, there is nothing more satisfying than a warm bowl of potato soup, by a nice comfy fire... And do not forget a glass of wine, or two. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
3 - 4 slices slab bacon, diced
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces andouille sausage, cut into medium cubes
2 cups chicken stock, not broth
1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen
8 ounces hash browns, fresh or frozen
1/4 teaspoon cajun/creole spice, i prefer tony chachere’s
1/4 teaspoon paprika, sweet or hot, your choice
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 ounces gruyere, freshly shredded
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose variety
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sour cream
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- hot sauce, i prefer frank's

How To Make autumn essentials: potato, bacon & sausage soup

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 3

Add the chopped bacon to a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat.
Step 4

Cook until the bacon renders its fat, and begins to brown, about 6 - 8 minutes.
Step 5

Add the diced onions, and the sausage to the pot.
Step 6

Cook until the onions begin to soften, and the sausage begins to slightly brown, about 7 – 8 minutes.
Step 7

Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
Step 8

Add the chicken stock and bring up to a light, light simmer, over medium-low heat, about 2 – 3 minutes.
Step 9

Chef’s Tip: Just remember, as soon as you add the liquid, the browning process will stop. Since that browning adds flavor, make sure that you like how the ingredients are browning.
Step 10

Chef’s Note: Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits (fonds), that have developed on the bottom of the pot.
Step 11

Add the corn, and stir to combine.
Step 12

Add the hash browns, and stir to combine.
Step 13

Season with the Cajun/Creole spice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 14

Chef’s Tip: Most Cajun/Creole spices are very distinctive, so my suggestion is to add that item first, give it a taste, and then decide what else it needs.
Step 15

Bring the mixture up to a light, light simmer, and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
Step 16

Add the cheeses, and stir until they melt into the soup, about 2 - 3 minutes.
Step 17

In a small bowl, whisk the flour, milk, and sour cream together
Step 18

Chef's Note: If you are adding the hot sauce whisk a dash or two in with the milk/flour mixture, before adding it to the pot.
Step 19

Add the mixture to the pot.
Step 20

Bring back to a light, light simmer, and stir until it thickens, about 8 – 10 minutes.
Step 21

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 22

Serve while nice and hot with some soup crackers, or crusty bread. Enjoy.
Step 23

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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