Description
This Sweet Potato Sausage Soup is a hearty and cozy dish featuring tender sweet potatoes, savory sausage, and nutritious vegetables simmered in a rich chicken broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days, it combines comforting flavors with simple preparation for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked or Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Add sweet potatoes and broth: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the pot along with the chicken broth, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let the soup simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return sausage to soup: Add the cooked sausage back into the pot and stir well to incorporate.
- Add cream and greens: Pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half, and add the fresh spinach or kale. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted and the soup is heated through.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken, turkey, or spicy sausage based on personal preference for varied flavor and heat levels.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the cream with coconut milk.
- The soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating to achieve desired consistency.
- Store the soup refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Freeze best without the cream added; add cream after thawing and reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
