Shan's Spicy Sausage Potato Soup

Submitted by Chef Shantal

"A warm meal great for cold winter days. Spicy sausage gives it a nice kick. Mild sausage can be used, if preffered."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 44.37 ml butter or 44.37 ml margarine
• 236.59 ml white onion, chopped
• 118.29 ml green onion, chopped
• 118.29 ml celery, chopped
• 6-8 hot Italian sausage, sliced (I prefer Lilydale, hot italian turkey or beef sausage)
• 59.14 ml all-purpose flour
• 14.79 ml dried parsley
• 4.92 ml dried basil
• 4.92 ml salt & pepper
• 709.77 ml low sodium chicken broth
• 6 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 354.88 ml heavy cream
• 236.59 ml cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Melt butter in large soup pot, over medium heat, add white onion and celery. Cook 5 minutes.
2. Add sliced sausage, cook until browned, about 5 minutes stir in flour, mix until smooth.
3. Add chicken stock, green onions, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Stir well.
4. Add potatoes, bring to medium boil, reduce to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes.
5. Add cream, heat through.
6. Garnish with cheddar cheese.