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Hearty Sausage Potato Soup

Hearty Sausage Potato Soup is a creamy blend of tender potatoes, savory sausage, and melty cheddar for a cozy, satisfying cold-weather meal.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 to 5 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk or half and half
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Brown the sausage in a pot, break it into small pieces, then remove and set aside, keeping a little grease.
  • Melt butter, then sauté onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft.
  • Add potatoes, broth, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes until tender.
  • Whisk flour with milk or half-and-half, then slowly stir into the pot to thicken.
  • Add heavy cream, cheddar, and sausage. Stir until melted and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls, top with parsley or chives, and serve warm.