A stick-to-your-ribs bowlful of tender russet potatoes, sweet carrots, celery, and smoky ring sausage simmered in a simple herb-seasoned chicken broth. Hearty, comforting, and on the table in under 45 minutes.
Servings
8
Prep time
16 min
Cook time
25 min
Total time
41 min
Ingredients — 8 servings
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Unsalted butter | 2 | tbsp |
| Medium onion, chopped | 1 | — |
| Celery ribs, sliced | 2 | — |
| Carrots, sliced | 1 | cup |
| Dried thyme | ½ | tsp |
| Dried parsley | ½ | tsp |
| Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed | 2 | lb |
| Ring smoked sausage, sliced | 14 | oz |
| Chicken broth | 64 | oz |
| Salt & freshly ground black pepper | — | to taste |
Directions
1
Sauté the vegetables. Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, thyme, and parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
2
Simmer the soup. Add the cubed potatoes, sliced sausage, and chicken broth. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until the potatoes are completely tender and the sausage has infused the broth with its smoky flavour.
3
Finish and serve. Season generously with salt and pepper. For a thicker, heartier consistency, press a few potato pieces against the side of the pot with the ladle to break them up before serving. Ladle into deep bowls and serve hot.
Cook's notes
Control the thickness
The smashed potato trick is simple but effective — breaking a handful of cooked potato chunks against the side of the pot releases their starch directly into the broth, thickening it naturally without flour or cream. Do as much or as little as you like depending on the consistency you prefer.
Sausage choice matters
A ring smoked sausage — such as kielbasa — gives the most authentic flavour for this style of soup. Its smokiness permeates the broth during the simmer. Andouille, bratwurst, or any firm smoked sausage all work well as alternatives.
Even better the next day
Like most potato soups, this one thickens considerably overnight as the potatoes continue to absorb the broth. Reheat gently and add a splash of extra broth to loosen it back to your preferred consistency.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount | Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | — | Saturated fat | — |
| Protein | — | Cholesterol | — |
| Total carbohydrate | — | Sodium | — |
| Dietary fiber | — | Calcium | — |
| Total sugars | — | Vitamin C | — |
| Total fat | — | Potassium | — |
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