Simple Pork Sausage Potato (Printable)

Hearty soup with savory pork sausage, tender potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, creamy broth perfect for cozy meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz pork sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 cup milk or cream

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

12 - Chopped fresh parsley
13 - Grated cheddar cheese

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the pork sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if desired.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Add diced potatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
05 - Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in milk or cream and heat gently for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated cheddar cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have
  • The house smells incredible while it simmers, making any gray day feel cozy
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Removing excess fat after browning the sausage keeps the soup from being too heavy
  • Mashing a few potatoes against the side of the pot thickens the broth naturally without adding flour
  • The soup continues to thicken as it sits, so stop simmering while its slightly thinner than you want
03 -
  • Always taste your sausage before salting the soup, some brands are heavily seasoned
  • If the soup separates after refrigerating, whisk it gently while reheating over low heat

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