Italian Sausage Soup
This Italian sausage soup is a hearty, one-pot dinner made with potatoes, vegetables, and bold Tuscan-style flavors.
Homemade soup has always been one of my favorite things to make, especially when the weather turns cold. This Italian sausage soup is simple, hearty, and built around everyday ingredients you likely already have on hand. It's inspired by old-fashioned, Tuscan-style cooking, where soups were made with whatever was available. It's totally comforting and satisfying.
The idea came together on a night when the pantry offered little more than potatoes and a package of sausage originally meant for breakfast. With a few vegetables added in, this sausage potato soup quickly became a one-pot dinner that delivered big flavor with minimal effort. Finished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, it's the kind of cozy meal that tastes even better the next day. It fits right along side comfort food favorites like Pasta Bolognese, Traditional Beef Stroganoff, and Creamy Tomato Soup.
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Ingredients You'll Need
This Italian sausage soup is made with pantry-friendly ingredients you may already have on hand.
- Pork sausage (breakfast-style or Italian)
- Potatoes
- Onion and
- Fresh green beans
- Red bell pepper
- Chicken base and water
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
👉Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Sausage Potato Soup
This sausage potato soup comes together in one pot with minimal prep.
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Brown the sausage. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned.
- Add the potatoes. Stir in the diced potatoes and let them cook briefly to absorb the flavor.
- Simmer the soup. Add water and chicken base, then simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Finish with vegetables. Add green beans and crushed red pepper flakes and cook just until tender.
- Stir in herbs and cheese. Remove from heat and finish with parlsley and Parmesan.
🥬 Tuscan-Style Variations
- Use hot Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Add kale or spinach at the end for a Tuscan-style twist.
- Swap green beans for another seasonal vegetable.
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Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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FAQ
We use a breakfast-style pork sausage, but mild or hot Italian sausage both work well. Choose based on how spicy you want the soup.
Yes. Let the soup cool completely, then store it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently.
Waxy or all-purpose potatoes hold their shape best and won't break down during simmering.
Absolutely. Kale or spinach can be stirred in during the last few minutes of cooking for a Tuscan-style variation.
For a thicker texture, let the soup simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes. The potatoes will naturally help thicken the broth.
Stored in an airtight container, this soup will keep for up to 4 days and often tastes even better the next day.
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Italian Sausage Soup recipe
A hearty, one-pot Italian sausage soup made with potatoes, vegetables, and bold, comforting flavor. It's simple to make and perfect for cold nights.
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage (we use breakfast-style pork sausage)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut
- ½ cup diced red pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 quart water
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the water and chicken base. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the green beans and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
- Sausage: we use a breakfast-style pork sausage, but mild or hot Italian sausage both work well in this Italian sausage soup.
- Potatoes: use waxy or all-purpose potatoes and dice them evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Chicken base: chicken base adds extra depth of flavor. Be sure it's fully dissolve in the water before simmering.
- Serving: finish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread for a cozy, complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 174.1 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 14.8 mg
