Description
Hearty sausage and sweet potato soup brings warmth to winter meals with its rich, comforting blend of savory Italian sausage and creamy sweet potatoes. Nourishing spices and tender vegetables promise a satisfying experience you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sear ground sausage in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until richly caramelized and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer browned meat to a separate plate.
- In the identical pot, sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic, releasing their aromatic essence until translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce cubed sweet potatoes into the pot, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even cooking for 4-5 minutes.
- Cascade chicken broth into the mixture, incorporating fresh thyme, seasoning with salt and pepper. Elevate heat and allow liquid to reach a vigorous boil.
- Reduce flame to low, covering the pot and allowing ingredients to gently simmer for 18-22 minutes, ensuring sweet potatoes become fork-tender and flavors meld harmoniously.
- Reintegrate the reserved sausage into the soup, warming through completely for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a balanced combination of sausage, sweet potatoes, and rich broth. Serve immediately for optimal taste and temperature.
Notes
- Choose spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick of flavor that elevates the entire soup’s warmth and depth.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a completely vegetarian version of this hearty soup.
- Consider adding kale or spinach during the last few minutes of cooking to boost nutritional value and introduce a fresh green element.
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the sweet potatoes before adding sausage back into the pot, creating a richer, smoother soup experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg