Hearty Sausage and Potato Soup
A cozy, flavorful soup made with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs. Simple, hearty, and ready in 40 minutes — the perfect weeknight comfort meal!
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika optional for a smoky touch
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage – In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides (5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables – In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Potatoes & Spices – Stir in diced potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the Soup – Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add Sausage Back In – Return sausage to the pot and simmer 5 more minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve & Garnish – Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread.