Sausage Potato Soup with Carrot, Celery, and Mushrooms

Sausage Potato Soup with Carrot, Celery, and Mushrooms – Its rich broth, bold Italian sausage taste, and a medley of vegetables make this sausage and potato soup a super hit for dinnertime. It is nutritious and quick to make, with lots of rustic textures and comforting flavors. You’ll enjoy every sip of this delicious sausage potato soup. Enjoy!

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Ingredients list for the Sausage Mushroom Potato Soup

• 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 pound baby potatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

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Directions

1.  To make the sausage potato soup: Add sausage to a large stockpot and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring and breaking up the meat until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to a separate plate, and set aside. You might want to drain and discard the rendered fat for a lighter soup.

2. Add the olive oil, carrots, onion, and celery to the pan, and stir to combine.  Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the mushrooms and garlic, and sauté for 4 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the chicken stock, potatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, cooked sausage, and stir well to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer the soup for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and tender.

4. Discard the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with a few pinches of salt and black pepper, if necessary. 

5. Divide the sausage potato soup into bowls or shallow plates. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Tips for the sausage soup recipe

This potato sausage soup with celery and mushrooms is delicious and heartwarming, perfect for those long nights. Here are a few tips to make this soup even better:

• Feel free to stir in an extra few teaspoons of Italian seasoning if you think your sausage is not seasoned enough. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes will also help bring out the spicy flavors.
• You might want to drain off the rendered fat from the sausage to lower the amount of fat in the recipe

Optional add-ins and substitutions for this sausage soup recipe

• You might want to add some chopped shallot in addition or instead of onion for a nice depth of flavor.
• You can use a mix of 50% celery and 50% sliced fennel bulb instead of celery only. It brings up an incredible anise flavor.
• You can use Shiitake mushrooms instead of regular Baby Bella or cremini mushrooms, they are firmer and have a nice flavor.

Can this soup be prepped ahead of time?

Yes, this sausage soup is even better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to marry overnight in your fridge.

How and how long to keep the sausage potato soup?

You can refrigerate the sausage potato soup in airtight containers for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the soup gently on the stovetop or the microwave.

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