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    Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup

    Published: Dec 1, 2019 / Updated: Oct 9, 2022 / 89 Comments

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    This sausage and sweet potato soup recipe is hearty, warming, and simple to make! Flavorful sausage and melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes will be a hit with the whole family. 

    sausage sweet potato soup in two bowls

    This soup is really easy to throw together - the perfect thing to make as the busy holiday season approaches. It makes yummy leftovers, and it's the kind of soup that works great as the type of thing you'd take to work for lunch. It's very satisfying. 

    It's straightforward to make, and really the only somewhat time-consuming part is peeling and chopping those sweet potatoes. Once that's done, though, you just simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes, and then dinner's ready. 🙂 

    You may also like my classic Creamy Sweet Potato Soup.

    sausage and sweet potato soup in a yellow pot with a ladle of soup

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • The quantity of sausage or sweet potatoes listed doesn't have to be exactly adhered to - anything in the general ballpark works.
    • I made this an Italian sausage and sweet potato soup, but you could sub for another kind of sausage. Even something like turkey sausage or kielbasa (Polish smoked sausage) would work. 
    • Want to add some spice to this soup? Use hot Italian sausage and/or add some red pepper flakes to spice it up.
    • This soup is very forgiving - you can definitely add more veggies or swap out ones you don't like. I love the combo of sausage and bell peppers, though, so I'd definitely keep those in. Adding a bit of spinach or kale towards the end would be delicious too.
    • This soup eats like a meal, but you could definitely kick it up a notch by serving it with some garlic bread or a nice crusty sourdough!

    More soup recipes you may like:

    • Zuppa Toscana (Sausage, Bacon, Potato, and Kale Soup)
    • Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup
    • Sausage and Vegetable Soup
    • Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup
    • Crockpot Italian Sausage Soup
    • Sausage, Kale, and Gnocchi Soup
    • Simple Bratwurst Soup

    close-up of sweet potato sausage soup

    Hope you enjoy this sweet potato sausage soup!

    Questions? Leave me a comment below.

    sausage sweet potato soup in two bowls

    Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup

    This sausage and sweet potato soup recipe is hearty, warming, and simple to make! Flavorful sausage and melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes will be a hit with the whole family. 
    4.95 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 376 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 16 ounces Italian sausage
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • 2 sticks celery chopped
    • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes peeled & diced
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a soup pot, cook the sausage meat over medium-high heat, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along, for 5-6 minutes.
    • Add the onion and garlic to the pot and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the broth, water, red bell pepper, celery, and sweet potatoes. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
    • Once it's boiling, reduce the heat so it's simmering, and cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes have softened.
    • Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Anything in the 16 oz/1 pound ballpark will work for the sausage. Here in Canada, I buy a 5-pack of Johnsonville's mild Italian sausages that's 500g/17.6 oz and take the meat out of the casings.
    • I used 3 smallish sweet potatoes. Since sweet potato sizes vary so much and are so subjective, it's easiest to just use the scales at the grocery store and weigh them.
    • 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: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1211mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 16156IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword sausage and sweet potato soup
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    1. Shelley says

      March 9, 2023 at 4:28 PM

      This looks great.

      Would beef broth work ok?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 9, 2023 at 4:49 PM

        For sure!! It'll just be a little darker than the pics show. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Nancy says

      February 4, 2023 at 8:15 AM

      Can I use red peppers in a jar?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 4, 2023 at 12:06 PM

        If you like! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Micaela Kelso says

      January 30, 2023 at 6:32 PM

      Hello,
      I have some garden squash from fall to use up. Think I could sub squash for the sweet potatoes?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 31, 2023 at 10:27 AM

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    4. Marcie says

      January 19, 2023 at 10:26 AM

      I noticed this recipe says to use a soup pot. Would a 5 quart Dutch oven be ok instead?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 19, 2023 at 4:04 PM

        Absolutely. I usually use my 5.5 qt Le Creuset. Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Sylvie says

      November 15, 2022 at 8:53 AM

      Correction, my comment was supposed to say the soup is NOW a favorite!!!🤷🏻‍♀️😊😊

      Reply
    6. Sylvie says

      November 15, 2022 at 8:52 AM

      I’ve made this soup twice, once with turkey sausage, and once with johnsonville sausage, both sweet Italian. The turkey sausage was my favorite. Less grease.
      The soup is not a favorite, and in my regular rotation of soups!
      Just Delicious!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 15, 2022 at 10:29 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Katie says

      October 25, 2022 at 6:06 PM

      5 stars
      My husband and I just made this recipe and it was excellent! We swapped the broth for stock since that’s all we had and we used spicy venison sausage. We also did one less half cup of water and swapped that for stock. This was bursting with flavor. We will be pocketing this one!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 25, 2022 at 9:50 PM

        I'm so happy you liked it!!

        Reply
    8. JAR says

      October 23, 2022 at 6:59 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious ! Added paprika and carrots. Hearty and stew like.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 23, 2022 at 8:51 PM

        Awesome!! Glad it was a hit!

        Reply
    9. Susan Halperin says

      October 11, 2022 at 7:21 PM

      Thank you for doing what you do! I've made a dozen or so of your recipes and been please with them all, this one included. We have wild New Zealand Spinach where I live so I added some so I didn't have to make a salad 😋.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM

        Aww I love that! Thank you Susan! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Shirley Morton says

      October 10, 2022 at 5:09 AM

      Will try the potatoes soup it look delicious!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 10, 2022 at 12:13 PM

        Enjoy!!

        Reply
    11. Erin says

      April 9, 2022 at 4:12 PM

      We make this all the time when camping and it is delicious! Any idea how to make it in an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 9, 2022 at 4:33 PM

        Hi! I'm so glad you like it! So, I'd just do the sauté steps using the sauté function in your IP, and then I'd probably cook it on high pressure for 8-10 minutes.

        Reply
    12. Pam says

      January 30, 2022 at 8:00 PM

      5 stars
      I made this & we loved it. My husband does not like sweet potatoes or kale but he like this. I used spicy smoked sausage in lieu of the Italian sausage. & added some kale about 10 minutes before serving.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 30, 2022 at 8:24 PM

        Well that's great to hear, Pam! Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    13. Erin says

      January 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM

      5 stars
      Love this recipe - it’s a staple at home and especially while camping! Any idea how to cook it in a crockpot?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 29, 2022 at 9:05 AM

        Hi! I'm so glad it's a hit in your home! 🙂 So I'd transfer it to a Crockpot after you do the searing steps in a skillet. Then 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 on low.

        Reply
    14. kat says

      January 28, 2022 at 10:04 AM

      5 stars
      We love this soup, its light and so flavorfull. I make it once a week and anyone who is lucky enough to get some wants the recipe. I cook sausage with carrots, celery and onion and then I add zuchini when it comes to a boil.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 28, 2022 at 10:28 AM

        That's so great to hear, Kat!! 🙂 Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    15. kris K Jacobsen says

      November 23, 2021 at 12:53 PM

      5 stars
      I'm not going to lie, when I saw the ingredients and lack of any spices I thought for sure this was going to be bland!!! I was pleasantly surprised. I used a mild ground sausage. The flavors were all great together and even the broth was flavorful, Will definitely make this soup again!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 23, 2021 at 12:59 PM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Karen says

      November 4, 2021 at 1:46 PM

      5 stars
      Such a breath of fresh air. Different, easy, great for a chilly autumn evening. Hubs was impressed. Me too. So glad I tried it.it's a new go to! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 4, 2021 at 1:46 PM

        Fantastic!! 🙂 Thanks for your review, Karen!

        Reply
    17. Caroline says

      October 25, 2021 at 10:16 PM

      5 stars
      Hi! Just wanted to say this soup was delicious! I used Beyond Beef Hot Italian sausage in place of regular sausage. Super good and lots of flavor! Thanks for another amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 26, 2021 at 9:28 AM

        Excellent!! You're very welcome. Appreciate your review! 😀

        Reply
    18. Layne says

      October 19, 2021 at 11:31 AM

      Love this recipe!! So yummy. thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM

        You're very welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Jean says

      October 18, 2021 at 3:46 PM

      Should frozen sweet potatoes work in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM

        I'd say so!

        Reply
    20. Carla says

      May 12, 2021 at 7:10 AM

      We loved this soup! It will become a new family favorite!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 12, 2021 at 8:41 AM

        Fantastic!! I'm thrilled to hear that, Carla! Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    21. Naomi H says

      March 6, 2021 at 5:20 PM

      Can’t wait to try this! I’m wondering about adding tomatoes. Would a can of tomatoes work well in this?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 6, 2021 at 6:40 PM

        I think that should be fine.

        Reply
    22. Erin says

      February 26, 2021 at 7:17 PM

      5 stars
      The first soup my entire family loved! It now has been added to “The List” (the few recipes my family will willingly all eat). Added 2 cups of chopped kale once boiling. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 26, 2021 at 9:54 PM

        Aww that's so good to hear! That is rare that everyone likes the same thing hahha.

        Reply
    23. Kathy says

      January 11, 2021 at 6:01 PM

      4 stars
      I added 3/4 cup of barley to the leftover soup the next day. Much better! It seemed to need the thickening. I will make this again! Easy and very tasty!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 11, 2021 at 7:43 PM

        I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    24. Freda Wood says

      January 8, 2021 at 12:10 PM

      Just made this and it’s Awesome!!!
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 8, 2021 at 12:58 PM

        Excellent! So happy you liked it, Freda!

        Reply
    25. Daniel K says

      December 28, 2020 at 12:38 PM

      Making this for dinner tonight. Excited!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 28, 2020 at 12:43 PM

        I hope you enjoy it, Daniel! Let me know how it went 🙂

        Reply
    26. Kathryn says

      December 1, 2020 at 7:49 AM

      Hi...Do you think substituting venison sausage for the Italian sausage would work? I was given some homemade venison sausage and have been looking for ways to use it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 1, 2020 at 9:31 AM

        I think that would work just fine!

        Reply
    27. Rhonda Litton says

      November 28, 2020 at 3:30 PM

      5 stars
      So happy to have found this recipe! I had ground sausage and sweet potatoes to use up and went to Pinterest to search for recipes and came across this soup. Used beef stock since that’s what we had on hand and also added some spinach towards the end like others mentioned. So good that hubby had TWO bowls! Definitely making this again.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 28, 2020 at 3:34 PM

        I'm so happy it was a hit in your home! Thanks for commenting, Rhonda 😀

        Reply
    28. Sarah says

      November 28, 2020 at 8:38 AM

      How would you proceed cooking this in the crockpot?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 28, 2020 at 1:03 PM

        I'd do steps 1-2 in a skillet and then transfer it to a Crockpot along with the remaining ingredients. 6-8 hours low or 3-4 on high.

        Reply
    29. Ellen says

      October 1, 2020 at 6:34 PM

      5 stars
      Fantastic, flavorful and satisfying soup. I used hot turkey sausage and added in some spinach at the end.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 2, 2020 at 9:11 AM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Ellen! 🙂

        Reply
    30. Steph says

      August 20, 2020 at 7:49 PM

      What would be a good alternative to Italian Sausage? I’m not a fan of fennel.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 20, 2020 at 8:51 PM

        Hmmm brats maybe?

        Reply
    31. Paula Reagan says

      June 24, 2020 at 8:13 AM

      This looks so good, do you think it would freeze well?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 24, 2020 at 8:54 AM

        Thank you! I haven't tested it, but I think it should freeze just fine.

        Reply
    32. Julia says

      April 12, 2020 at 2:12 PM

      5 stars
      This has become one of my favorite soups. It's savory and spicy thanks to the sausage and has a freshness and slight sweetness from the sweet potato. Very little added spices and yet it's got tons of flavor. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 12, 2020 at 3:46 PM

        I'm so glad to hear that, Julia! Thanks for writing to me! 🙂

        Reply
    33. Jonelle Richards says

      March 29, 2020 at 9:54 PM

      Excellent soup!! We had country sausage on hand, so that's what we used. I added chopped lacinato kale (toward the end of cooking) as well as some thyme and a bit of ground fennel seed. Turned out great!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 29, 2020 at 9:55 PM

        Awesome!! Thanks for letting me know that you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    34. Diana says

      March 21, 2020 at 7:34 AM

      Thanks so much for this recipe! I made and enjoyed a big batch of this soup this week, which I found very comforting in the midst of these current troubling times.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 21, 2020 at 8:44 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it! XOXO

        Reply
    35. betsy says

      March 3, 2020 at 11:24 AM

      5 stars
      Really good if you add a can of coconut milk to it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 3, 2020 at 11:55 AM

        Good idea!

        Reply
    36. Jess says

      January 15, 2020 at 7:46 AM

      5 stars
      I made this soup to use up some sweet potatoes and it's one of my favorite soups ever!!! I would keep this recipe and make it again and again. I used half regular and half spicy sausage and I added kale to mine. This is an amazing recipe that I would highly recommend. It was a break from the ordinary everyday things I had been eating for dinner. Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 15, 2020 at 9:43 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Jess! 🙂

        Reply
    37. Mel says

      January 11, 2020 at 1:28 PM

      Have you tried making any of your soups in crock pots? Wondering if this recipe would turn out just as good in a crock pot if I browned the sausages first and then dumped everything in the pot?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 11, 2020 at 1:41 PM

        I think it should work fine! You can find all my Crockpot soups in the "Crockpot" category (just hit the "Recipes" button in the menu at the top of my site) 🙂

        Reply
    38. Amanda says

      January 1, 2020 at 5:58 PM

      5 stars
      I have made this soup four times already adding spicy Italian sausage and spinach or kale each time and it is so delicious! Thank you for the easy recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 1, 2020 at 7:10 PM

        Aww you're very welcome!! So happy it's a hit.

        Reply
    39. Deborah says

      December 16, 2019 at 1:32 PM

      5 stars
      Added a little couscous...was delish; making it again today! Had it with TJ's pull apart cheddar bread. We could not stop.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 16, 2019 at 3:40 PM

        Wonderful!! I am so glad it was good!

        Reply
    40. CLJ says

      December 14, 2019 at 10:35 PM

      5 stars
      OK, I have to comment which I rarely do anywhere. I haven't had a lot of luck with internet recipes. I usually get inspiration if I need it and come up with my own creations. I follow you on IG and saw your "Creamy garlic shrimp" recipe float by and decided to try it. It was excellent, I couldn't believe how simple and good it was. So tonight I tried this Sweet potato sausage soup recipe. It too was excellent. I had 2 big bowls!! It is rare that I don't tweak a recipe or have it come out so well that I put it in my permanent recipe box. I'm so thrilled to have found you and your great recipes. (a rare find) Thanks for sharing your talents with the world...

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 15, 2019 at 1:01 PM

        Awww I am so happy to hear that!! I'm glad you found me. 🙂

        Reply
    41. Ceecee says

      December 5, 2019 at 11:51 PM

      I have all the ingredients except i only breakfast sausages for the sausage requirement. Could I use those? Or better to wait for italian/kielbasa?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 6, 2019 at 10:27 AM

        I think that they would be fine. If they're a super sweet maple flavor (for example), then it might be quite a sweet soup since the sweet potatoes are sweet as well... so up to you! Let me know if you make it.

        Reply
    42. Annie Clabby says

      December 5, 2019 at 5:40 PM

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and easy to make! It didn’t take long to prep and make and the outcome was amazing. A great addition if you’re looking for a flavorful soup for winter that’s a little more interesting than chicken noodle! Followed every instruction and added lots of red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Thank you Salt and Lavender!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 6, 2019 at 10:27 AM

        I am so happy you enjoyed it, Annie! Thanks for letting me know! 😀

        Reply
    43. Sandra says

      December 5, 2019 at 1:42 PM

      Did it your way except for adding spinach and 2 tsps of balsamic vinegar. Yum....

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 5, 2019 at 1:58 PM

        Good ideas! Glad you enjoyed the soup, Sandra! 🙂

        Reply
    44. AC says

      December 1, 2019 at 12:25 PM

      Looks delicious. Want to try it soon.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 1, 2019 at 12:56 PM

        Thank you! Let me know if you make it! 🙂

        Reply
        • Jen @ feedingglutenfree.com says

          December 4, 2019 at 1:31 PM

          5 stars
          This looks so good! I make something similar but am going to try your way next time because it looks so scrumptious and simple! Thank you! 🙂

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            December 4, 2019 at 5:48 PM

            Thanks so much!!

            Reply

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