Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
Adapted from saltandlavender.com
Prep10 min
Cook45 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped small)
- 2 sticks celery (chopped small)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound Russet potatoes (peeled & diced small)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a soup pot, brown the sausage meat over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving some fat in the pot. If there's too much, drain excess fat.
- Melt the butter in the pot, then add the onions and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the garlic and flour, cooking for about 2 minutes while stirring. This helps eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the flour is fully dissolved and there are no lumps.
- Mix in the half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, potatoes, and the sausage. Turn the heat up to high until it boils, then lower to medium-low to maintain a gentle bubble. Cover with the lid slightly ajar.
- Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the soup thickens to your preference. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and check the temperature.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Common questions
How long does Creamy Italian Sausage Soup take to make?
About 55 minutes total — roughly 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Creamy Italian Sausage Soup make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Creamy Italian Sausage Soup?
12 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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