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    Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup

    Published: Dec 1, 2019 / Updated: Nov 11, 2021 / 70 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 18 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 407 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 17.6 ounces Italian sausages crumbled (see note)
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 sticks celery chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes peeled & diced
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups water
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Take the sausage meat out of its casings and crumble it into a large soup pot. Cook it over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until browned. Spoon out most of the fat.
    • Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the broth, water, red 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

    • I used a 5-pack of Johnsonville's mild Italian sausages. Feel free to use anything in the ballpark weight-wise. Or use ground sausage meat. 
    • 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: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1260mgPotassium: 808mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 16769IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword sausage and sweet potato soup
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    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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
    15. 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
    16. 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
    17. 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
    18. 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
    19. 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
    20. 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
    21. 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
    22. 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
    23. 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
    24. 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
    25. 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
    26. 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
    27. 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
    28. 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
    29. 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
    30. 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
    31. 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
    32. 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
    33. 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
    34. 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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