When the temperatures begin to drop, there's nothing better than curling up with a warm bowl of homemade soup. This creamy parmesan sausage and potato soup is everything you could want in a nice warm bowl—rich, creamy, hearty, and packed with savory flavor. Best of all, it's made with simple ingredients and comes together quickly, making it one of those easy soup recipes you'll find yourself making all season long and that the family asks for on repeat.
Whether you're looking for a cozy fall soup recipe, a satisfying winter dinner idea, or an easy one-pot meal for a busy weeknight, this recipe is what you want. Tender potatoes, flavorful Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, creamy Parmesan cheese, and our signature Chugwater Chili Dip & Dressing Mix combine to create a soup that's both comforting and incredibly delicious.
One of our favorite things about this recipe is that it tastes like it simmered all day, even though it's ready in about 40 minutes. With just a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients, you'll have a hearty homemade meal that the entire family will love. Plus, it makes a great potluck option if you need a recipe that will feed a small crowd.
Brown the Italian Sausage
Begin by cooking 1 pound of Italian sausage in a medium soup pot over medium heat until it's fully browned and cooked through. As the sausage cooks, chop it up into bite-sized pieces so you get a good blend of flavor in each bite.
If you only have regular sausage, you can use that too. This recipe is pretty easy to adapt to what you might have in your pantry.
Sauté the Vegetables
Once the sausage has finished cooking, stir in ½ diced onion and 2 diced or sliced carrots.
Cook for several minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
Next, add 2½ tablespoons of Chugwater Chili Dip & Dressing Mix and stir until the sausage and vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour and stir well. This helps slightly thicken the soup, creating an even creamier texture.
Prepare the Potatoes
While the sausage cooks, pre-boil 3 large diced russet potatoes that have been diced into bite-sized pieces until they are tender. You can check this by stabbing them with a fork and seeing if they split in half. Cooking the potatoes ahead of time helps the soup come together faster.
Create the Creamy Parmesan Broth
Add the following ingredients to the pot 16-ounces of chicken broth, 2½ cups of half-and-half, 2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and the cooked potatoes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally while the Parmesan cheese slowly melts into the broth.
Finish with Fresh Greens
Once the cheese has completely melted, stir in 1 cup chopped kale or spinach.
Allow the soup to gently simmer for several minutes until the greens become tender.
Serving the Creamy Parmesan Sausage Soup
This Creamy Parmesan Sausage and Potato Soup is one of those recipes you'll come back to again and again because it's quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. It is a great soup to warm up on a chilly fall or winter day. It can even be added to a slow cooker to keep warm for taking to parties or potlucks.
Serve this delicious soup hot alongside your favorite fresh bread, warm dinner rolls, garlic toast, or buttery crackers for the ultimate comfort food meal.
For extra flavor, top each bowl with:
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Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
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Crispy cooked bacon
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Cracked black pepper
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Extra chopped kale
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Homemade croutons
These simple toppings make every bowl even more satisfying while adding texture and fresh flavor.
The combination of hearty potatoes, savory sausage, creamy Parmesan cheese, and Chugwater Chili Dip & Dressing Mix creates a restaurant-quality soup that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
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With Chugwater Chili Seasonings in your pantry, creating easy, flavorful family meals has never been simpler. From hearty soups to crowd-pleasing appetizers and weeknight dinners, there's always a delicious recipe waiting to be made.
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