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Italian Sausage Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Italian Sausage Potato Soup has its roots in rustic Italian cooking, where hearty soups were a staple for families. This dish embodies the warmth of Italian home cooking, often enjoyed during colder months. It combines the robust flavors of sausage with the comforting texture of potatoes, making it a beloved meal across Italy and beyond. Today, variations exist globally, with many adding different vegetables or spices to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound breakfast sausage
3-4 russet potatoes
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups chopped spinach
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
olive oil

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

1

Brown 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a Dutch oven.

2

Drain the sausage and return it to the pan.

3

Dice 3-4 russet potatoes and add them to the pan.

4

Pour in 6 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil.

5

Cook until the potatoes are done.

6

Mash the potatoes in the pan (instead of scooping them out).

7

Add 3 cups of chopped spinach (can be fresh, frozen, or canned).

8

Stir in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and mix well.

9

Add 1 cup of heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken.

10

Garnish with olive oil and additional parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Dutch oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Salsiccia e Patate ZuppaSausage and Potato Soup
Local Name: Zuppa di patate e salsiccia

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