Description
Discover a comforting sausage and potato broth cheese soup recipe perfect for cold evenings. Learn step‑by‑step instructions, ingredient tips, and variations for a rich, creamy bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sausage
- sliced into ½‑inch rounds
- 2 cups potatoes
- peeled and diced
- 1 large onion
- finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- to taste
- Fresh chives
- chopped (optional
- for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced beef sausage and sauté until lightly browned, about 4‑5 minutes.
- Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.,In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, roughly 3‑4 minutes.,Add the diced potatoes to the pot, stirring to coat them with the oil and aromatics.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the potatoes to absorb some flavor.,Pour in the vegetable broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 12‑15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork‑tender.,Return the browned sausage to the pot.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.,Reduce the heat to low.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the broth becomes silky.,Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- If the soup is too thick, add a splash more vegetable broth or water to reach your desired consistency.,Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh chives if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, mash a few potatoes against the side of the pot before adding cream. This soup reheats well
- store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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