Sausage, Broccoli, Potato Soup
This hearty soup is filled with sausage, potatoes and broccoli. It’s the perfect cozy soup for a chilly night!
Is spring acting as fickle in your neck of the woods as it is here in Utah? It’s warm and sunny one day, then freezing and snowy the next.
This soup happened for dinner last week on one particular chilly day. I threw it together, grabbing whatever I had in the fridge and it was such a hit with the fam that I knew I had to recreate it to share with you.
Ground sausage, onions, garlic, potatoes, broccoli and fresh herbs all go into this cozy and healthy soup. I added a splash of cream at the end to add a little richness and creaminess, but that’s totally up to you. Serve it with a crusty baguette or a dinner roll and you’re all set for a wholesome meal the whole family will love!
What kind of sausage should I use?
You can use whatever kind of ground pork sausage you’d like for this recipe, per your preference. Feel free to use either traditional (sometimes called “breakfast” or “country”) sausage, spicy Italian, or mild/sweet Italian.
Easy cooking with stock or broth
I use chicken, veggie and beef broth often in my cooking, but in such varied amounts that I prefer not to buy cans or boxes. Instead, I like to use Better than Bouillon jars that let you add water to a base to make the exact amount you need. This way I always have it on hand and nothing goes to waste. (By the way, this mention is NOT sponsored. I just really love it!)
What’s the difference between stock and broth?
Stock is usually made from meat bones, while broth is usually made by simmering meat. Stock will have a slightly richer and more earthy flavor than broth, but they are quite similar and you should be able to use them interchangeably in recipes. If you have a brand or type you like, stick to that. And to make sure your dishes aren’t too salty, start with an unsalted stock or broth so you can control the amount that goes in.
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Sausage Broccoli Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground pork sausage (226 grams)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth (1200 ml)
- 1 lb potatoes, diced (450 grams)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt plus more to taste
- About 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- 1 large head of broccoli , chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup milk or cream, or use more broth (250 ml)
Instructions
- In a large pot brown sausage, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Add butter to pot along with the onions. Cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add flour and stir until onions are coated.
- Pour in the broth and add potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add sausage, broccoli and milk/cream/more broth and return to a boil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until potatoes and broccoli are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Notes
- You can use traditional ("breakfast" or country") ground sausage, sweet Italian sausage, spicy Italian sausage, etc.
- Use any percentage of milk or heavy cream for this soup to make it more or less creamy to your tastes. You can also substitute the milk/cream for more broth to keep the soup lighter.
When do I put back the sausage???
Everyone who had this soup wants the recipe!
Im starting to be a fan of this website…
And i have a question, do we need sausages?? I don’t have sausages ;w;
I use ground bulk sausages, but you can also use ground beef, chicken, pork or turkey.
When do you put the sausage back in? Before or after the potato boil! Does it matter?
it says it in step number 4..
I think adding the thyme is missing from the instructions, but it’s still delicious without it!
This is so tasty and easy! The entire family loves it and I usually double it and have it another night or send some home with my daughter to enjoy with her family.
Thanks for posting.
Nice soup all around. I added a dollop of sour cream to each bowl when served. I will make this again. Thanks for a great, simple recipe.
Best soup I had in a while. Thank youuuu!!
Amazing!! So so delicious. I did add a little more garlic, but very good and have already made a couple of times.
This soup is fabulous ! We’ve made it 5 times already! Broth is scrumptious !
usually I make broccoli & potato soup by blending it at the end (and don’t add flour or cream, just some 1% milk) But I liked the idea of leaving the veggies in bigger pieces and adding the sausage so tried this recipe. The flour didn’t thicken it up enough to my taste so I added a tsp of cornstarch. overall very nice and thank you for sharing! I will make again
I have made this several times and wonder is it possible to freeze this? Maybe leave out the potatoes?
Hmm I have not frozen this soup before. Looking through some google searches, it looks like it might not freeze very well with the potatoes since the potatoes will soak up a lot of the liquid. You could puree it first, or leave out the potatoes as you suggested. If you try it, I’d be curious to know how it went!
Can this recipe be done in a crock pot?
Absolutely! I’d brown sausage, onion and garlic over the stove for better flavor. Then everything can be cooked together in the slow cooker until potatoes are soft, on low for maybe 6-8 hours and high for 3-4. I have not tested it this way so I can’t give specific timing instructions.