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    Cheesy Sausage Potato Soup

    Published: Jun 17, 2021 / Updated: Oct 3, 2022 / 12 Comments

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    This cheesy sausage potato soup recipe has melt-in-your-mouth potatoes in a rich cheddar broth. It's easy to make and incredibly indulgent!

    Love Italian sausage? Try my Zuppa Toscana or this Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup next.

    cheesy sausage potato soup in two white bowls

    Why you'll love it

    This cheesy sausage soup with potatoes is thick, creamy, and so comforting. It's made with everyday ingredients for a simple to make and filling meal. Tender Italian sausage is the star along with a perfectly seasoned creamy and velvety broth.

    It's sure to be a hit with both kids and adults, so I would definitely give it a try if you have some picky eaters in your family. Who can resist all that cheesy goodness? Sometimes you just need a luxurious pick-me-up on a chilly day, and this soup is it!

    Ingredients for it

    • Italian sausage - I used a 5-pack of Johnsonville Italian sausages. You can definitely use a different brand or buy sausage meat so you can skip the step of taking the meat out of the sausage casings.
    • Butter - for sautéing
    • Onion, garlic, celery - the aromatic base for the broth
    • Flour - a thickening agent
    • Broth - we're using low sodium chicken broth
    • Heavy cream - for added richness. I wouldn't recommend substituting something with a lower fat content since this meal is a treat!
    • Worcestershire sauce - it's a trick to give a special savory flavor to sauces and soups
    • Red pepper flakes - they don't make this spicy and just add a gentle warmth, but they're optional
    • Potatoes - Russet potatoes are generally my go-to variety for soups
    • Cheddar - make sure to use high-quality cheddar cheese you enjoy the taste of since it's a key component to the soup!

    Pro tips

    • As always, for this type of recipe, I recommend grating your own cheese as it tastes and melts much better than the pre-grated bagged kind. I grate the cheddar with this grater and it only takes me a few minutes. Use a good quality old/sharp cheddar.
    • For best results, be sure to dice the potatoes fairly small so they cook quickly.
    pot of cheesy sausage and potato soup

    How to make cheesy sausage potato soup

    This is an overview, and full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    • In a soup pot, cook the crumbled sausage until it's browned, then transfer it to a plate.
    • Add in the butter, then sauté the chopped onion and celery. Stir in the garlic and flour to make a roux, then whisk in the chicken broth until the flour has dissolved.
    • Add in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, red pepper flakes and cooked sausage. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes have cooked. Stir in the cheddar and season to taste with salt & pepper!

    Substitutions and variations

    • This soup is not spicy when you use mild Italian sausage even if you add the red pepper flakes, so you can definitely up the spice by adding more red pepper and/or by using hot Italian sausage.
    • You don't need to go out and buy a bottle of Worcestershire sauce just for this recipe, but I like how it adds a little extra something-something to recipes, so I always keep some in my fridge.
    • This soup is actually quite delicious without the cheddar, so you can definitely leave it out if for whatever reason you aren't a fan!

    What to serve with this soup

    • A slice of crusty bread or a dinner roll would be perfect, but you can go all-out and pair it with Cheesy Garlic Bread.
    • A side salad would lighten up the meal. Try mixed greens with this Olive Garden Salad Dressing.

    Leftovers and storage

    • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
    • This soup reheats quite well. Warm it in a saucepan over a low heat to avoid any separation.
    • I don't recommend freezing this one. Creamy and cheesy soups don't tend to freeze well.

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    • Cheeseburger Soup
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    close-up of a bowl of cheesy Italian sausage potato soup

    Questions about this sausage and potato soup? Let me know in the comments below!

    cheesy sausage potato soup in two white bowls

    Cheesy Sausage Potato Soup

    This cheesy sausage potato soup recipe has melt-in-your-mouth potatoes in a rich cheddar broth. It's easy to make and incredibly indulgent!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 746 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 17.6 ounces (500g) Italian sausages see note
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped small
    • 2 sticks celery chopped small
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 6 tablespoons flour
    • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
    • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
    • 1 pound Russet potatoes peeled & diced small
    • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Crumble the sausages into a soup pot. Over medium-high heat, cook until browned (about 10 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Leave the fat in the pot, but if it's more than about a tablespoon, drain some of it out.
    • Add the butter to the pot and once it's melted, add the onion and celery and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
    • Stir in the garlic and flour. Cook for about 2 minutes, breaking it up with your spoon/stirring it as you go along. This step cooks the raw flour flavor out.
    • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until all the flour has dissolved and there's no lumps.
    • Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, potatoes, and add the sausage meat back to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat so it's bubbling but not boiling like crazy (medium-low heat works with my cast iron pot and gas stove). Cover the pot with the lid slightly open.
    • Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened up to your liking. I like to stir it a few times to ensure nothing is sticking and that the stove's temperature is still correct.
    • Turn the stove off, and then stir in the cheddar gradually. If the soup seems too thick, add in a splash more chicken broth (milk or cream works too).
    • Season with salt & pepper if needed.

    Notes

    • I used a 5-pack of Johnsonville Italian sausages (use mild or hot) for this recipe. Anything in the ballpark weight-wise will work. Or use ground sausage meat to skip the step of taking it out of the casings.
    • Be sure to cut the potatoes into small pieces so that they cook fast. 
    • Serves 4-6 depending on how much people eat.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 746kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 977mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1246IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword cheesy sausage and potato soup, cheesy sausage soup, Italian sausage potato soup
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Jackie Whitney says

      February 4, 2023 at 2:12 PM

      5 stars
      Yummy soup! Had some ButterCup Squash, baked it, puréed half and added it to the soup. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 4, 2023 at 3:07 PM

        You're very welcome!

        Reply
    2. Phil says

      November 29, 2022 at 9:17 AM

      Would love to try this recipe in a slow cooker; thoughts?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 29, 2022 at 10:07 AM

        Hi! I haven't tested it in the slow cooker. You'd want to do the searing steps in a skillet first and it's probably a good idea to add the cream and cheese in later on. Let me know if you experiment!

        Reply
    3. Annemarie Blue says

      November 25, 2022 at 7:35 PM

      5 stars
      I added some pickle juice and diced pickles. OMG game changer!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 26, 2022 at 9:25 AM

        Great idea!!

        Reply
    4. Andrew says

      November 24, 2022 at 10:31 AM

      5 stars
      This was really good, easy to make, and super filling! I'm tempted to add some extra veggies next time I make it. Maybe carrots? Something green? Not sure what would fit best, but sometimes I'm too lazy to make a side salad, so it's nice to fit everything into the one pot.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 24, 2022 at 2:16 PM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! Yes, I think carrots would go fine. Or you could even stir in a couple of handfuls of baby spinach right at the end.

        Reply
    5. Joanna says

      November 24, 2022 at 9:27 AM

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! I added a little Cajun seasoning to bump up the flavor since the sausage I used was super mild. Will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 24, 2022 at 9:31 AM

        Thank you so much!! Love the Cajun seasoning idea!!

        Reply
    6. Spencer Cundy says

      June 22, 2021 at 8:31 PM

      4 stars
      Excellent enjoyed by all for Dinner and lunch the next day.
      I use your recipes regularly and always come up tops.
      Thsnks.
      Spence.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 22, 2021 at 8:40 PM

        You're very welcome!! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Spencer. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

        Reply

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