Sausage Potato Soup

Light and comforting, this sausage potato soup is loaded with crispy bits of Italian sausage, chickpeas and potatoes. There's no cream or cheese in sight for a lower fat yet delicious bowl of coziness.

Sausage potato soup is comfort in a bowl! This dairy-free soup is hearty, delicious and loaded with protein.

It's one of my favorite things to cook on a cold day because the flavorful broth is most comforting and easy to make.

I don't add any cream or milk to this sausage kale potato soup because it's completely delicious as is.

The broth is flavored with a mix of garlic and Italian seasonings, and it complements the Italian sausage and potatoes beautifully.

Why you'll love this sausage potato soup

• Delicious and comforting - This sausage kale potato soup is tasty and cozy, just perfect for a chilly day!
• Easy to make your own - You can use any kind of sausage you like, switch up the beans or make the soup creamy instead of brothy.
• Super quick to make - You can make a large pot of this sausage potato soup in about 45 minutes, and that's lunch sorted for a couple of days.

What goes into sausage and potato soup

Olive oil - You only need a bit of olive oil to fry the sausage in.

Italian sausage - I like to use a lean Italian sausage in this soup, but chicken sausages or turkey sausages are equally delicious. Smoked sausage like a quality andouille sausage is also a good option.

Onion, carrot and celery - This trio of veggies sets up an excellent flavor base for this soup.

Garlic - Feel free to increase the amount of garlic as you wish - this is a brothy soup that's really tasty with lots of garlic.

Italian seasoning - If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can use 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon dried basil.

Red chili flakes - If you're using hot Italian sausage, you can skip the red pepper flakes.

Chickpeas - I like to add chickpeas for extra protein and texture. White beans are also a good idea.

Potatoes - I used russet potatoes, but any waxy potatoes are an excellent choice for this soup. If you're using baby potatoes, you don't have to peel them.

Chicken stock - use low-stock chicken broth if needed, as the sausage will already be salty.

Kale - I like Tuscan kale (cavolo nero) in this soup, but any other type of kale or even baby spinach would work.

How to make Italian sausage potato soup

Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and add the sausage. Fry for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, breaking it down with your spoon as you go. Scoop up the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside.

Add the onion, carrot and celery to the same pot and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.

Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning and red chili flakes and cook for another minute.

Add the chickpeas, potatoes, chicken stock and cooked sausage and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Stir in the kale and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season to taste and serve hot.

Leftovers and storage

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the soup in the microwave or on the stovetop. If you're reheating it on the stovetop, make sure you don't bring it to an actual boil so the potatoes don't disintegrate.
• The soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

Recipe notes and tips

• This sausage kale potato soup is hearty enough on its own, but you can also serve it with your favorite crusty bread.
• Since this soup tastes amazing the next day, it's a great recipe to prepare in advance.
• Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for a different flavor.
• If you don't mind the extra calories, add some heavy cream with the kale and sprinkle some grated cheddar cheese in right at the end.
• Alternatively, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on individual bowls before serving.

If you liked this sausage potato soup, you might also like some of my other delicious soups:

• Vegetarian Dumpling Soup
• French Lentil Soup
• Easy Italian Meatball Soup
• Easy Creamy Taco Soup
• Tom Kha Gai Soup (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

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