Cheesy Potato Sausage Soup – Creamy, Hearty, and Delicious

Introduction

Cheesy Potato Sausage Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, satisfying, and loaded with flavor, this soup will warm you from the inside out while still being easy enough for a weeknight dinner. With its luscious cheese infusion, hearty potatoes, and savory sausage, each spoonful offers both rich taste and filling nutrition.

What sets this soup apart is its crowd-pleasing character: it’s always a hit at gatherings, makes for excellent leftovers, and is endlessly customizable. If you’re seeking a dish that combines nostalgia, bold flavors, and fuss-free preparation, this is it.

What Makes Cheesy Potato Sausage Soup So Delicious?

This soup delivers an irresistible blend of creamy potatoes, smoky sausage, and melty cheese. The potatoes give it body and gentle sweetness, while the sausage infuses the broth with deep, savory notes. A hearty dose of sharp cheddar takes everything over the top, ensuring every bite is decadent yet balanced.

Part of the magic is in the texture. Velvety and thick, yet studded with tender potato chunks and sausage slices, this soup has a spoon-coating heartiness that satisfies like few others.

Key Prep Steps for Flavor and Efficiency

To streamline your prep and help those potatoes cook evenly, cube them quickly using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. This handy tool ensures uniform pieces that become perfectly tender without extra effort.

For silky-smooth soup, blending part of the batch makes a huge difference. Use the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender to puree half your soup before stirring in the cheese—this yields a gorgeous, creamy base while keeping some chunks for texture.

Cooking your sausage, onions, and garlic to golden, caramelized perfection is crucial. A well-heated SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch makes this step a breeze, ensuring nothing sticks and every bit of flavor makes it into your soup.

Serving Up Cheesy Potato Sausage Soup Like a Pro

Once your soup is hot and cheesy, ladle it into wide bowls for maximum comfort. For meal-prep magic, divide leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy, mess-free transport and reheating.

Finish with garnishes tailored to your taste—sliced scallions, extra shredded cheese, a sprinkle of black pepper, or crisp bacon bits all work beautifully. Pair with crusty bread or a light salad for a balanced meal.

Nutrition and Servings

This recipe yields about 6 generous bowls. Each serving is estimated at 400–450 calories (depending on your cheese and sausage choices), with plenty of protein and satisfying fiber from the potatoes and veggies. It’s a cozy main course that both kids and adults will crave.

Cheesy Potato Sausage Soup – Creamy, Hearty, and Delicious (Recap)

Few recipes offer the sweet spot of simplicity, flavor, and comfort like Cheesy Potato Sausage Soup. With layers of cheesy goodness, filling potatoes, and robust sausage, it’s the soup you’ll want to make all season long.

Instructions

1. In a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch, cook the sliced sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
2. In the same pan, melt the butter, then add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Sprinkle the flour over onions and garlic; stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and half-and-half (or cream) until smooth and slightly thickened.
5. In a large soup pot, combine this creamy mixture with chicken broth and diced potatoes (use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for speed and uniformity). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
6. For added creaminess, use the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender to carefully puree half the soup. Return the puree to the pot.
7. Add the browned sausage and shredded cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and soup is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Ladle into bowls, top with scallions, bacon, or extra cheese if desired, and serve hot. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for effortless reheating.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Enjoy the irresistible comfort of Cheesy Potato Sausage Soup—a creamy, hearty masterpiece that’s both family-friendly and easy to master!