Description
Creamy Sausage and Potato Stew is a rich and hearty meal loaded with savory sausage, tender potatoes, vegetables, and herbs in a creamy broth. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for cold nights or easy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian or smoked sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add sausage and sauté until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and herbs. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return sausage to the pot. Stir in cream and optional greens.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes until heated through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or on its own.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra heat or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- Mash some of the potatoes to naturally thicken the stew.
- Add a splash of white wine before the broth for extra depth.
- Freeze without cream and add dairy after thawing to prevent separation.
- Reheat gently with extra broth or milk to adjust consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
