Description
Cheesy Sausage Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. This creamy and hearty soup features tender Yukon Gold potatoes, savory ground turkey sausage, and melted sharp cheddar cheese. Every spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction that will leave you craving more. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal that brings cozy vibes to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onions and sliced carrots for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground turkey sausage, breaking it apart while cooking until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the diced potatoes and minced garlic; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and creamy, then add the shredded cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
- Fold in fresh spinach or kale just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg