creamy potato and italian sausage soup

prosser, WA
Updated on Aug 15, 2024

My family and friends love this soup because it reminds them of the one at Olive Garden! This soup really begs for a fresh loaf of Kalamata olive bread or garlic clove bread from your kitchen or local bakery. Don't forget the sweet cream unsalted butter to go with that.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This creamy potato and Italian sausage soup is a copycat of Zuppa Toscana from a popular Italian restaurant chain. it's a creamy and hearty soup full of spicy sausage and chunks of potatoes. There is a slight kick, but we wouldn't say it's overly spicy. It's easy enough to throw together when you want something warm and comforting on a cool day.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hot or mild Italian sausage, browned and drained
  • 10 medium Yukon or Russet potatoes, peeled or not and sliced into 1/4" slices
  • 1 large sweet onion, cut it the way you like it
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 - 4 cups water, depending on how much cream you use
  • - Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 quart half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 bunch fresh kale, rinse, dry, cut into 1-inch strips

How To Make creamy potato and italian sausage soup

  • Brown the sausage.
    Step 1
    Brown the Italian sausage.
  • Combine all ingredients into a large, non-stick soup pot except for the cream and kale.
    Step 2
    Combine all ingredients into a large, non-stick soup pot except for the cream and kale. Bring ingredients to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
    Step 3
    Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add half and half and kale at the last minute.
    Step 4
    Add the half and half (or heavy cream) and bring to a simmer. Do not let the cream boil or it may curdle. Add the kale that's been cut into strips. Cover and let the kale wilt.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Cream Soups
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #sausage
Keyword: #kale
Collection: Soup's On!
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top

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