Creamy Pork Sausage Potato Soup
This creamy pork sausage potato soup is a classic comfort food made with tender potatoes, savory pork sausage, and a rich, velvety broth. Hearty, satisfying, and easy to make, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep.
Equipment
- large pot or Dutch oven
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
- wooden spoon
- ladle
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Set aside.
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pork sausage and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in the butter and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and half and half. Add the diced potatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook about 15 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Lightly mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, cooked sausage, salt, and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cheddar cheese, chives, or extra sour cream if desired.
Notes
Brown the sausage well to build flavor. Mash only part of the potatoes for the best texture. Always add sour cream off heat to prevent curdling. This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.