Creamy Sausage Potato Soup

A hearty soup recipe with bacon, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, potatoes, broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and cheese. Perfect for a cozy fall meal.

By @janays_cookin

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 whole onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 medium potatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
2. Remove the bacon and set aside.
3. Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned.
4. Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and set aside with the bacon.
5. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
8. Add the cooked sausage and bacon to the pot. Stir in the Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Let the soup simmer for a few more minutes until heated through.
10. You can use a slurry to thicken.