Creamy Sweet Potato Sausage Soup (Print)
A comforting blend of sweet potatoes, sausage, and aromatic vegetables creates this rich, creamy soup ideal for cozy meals.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 9 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa), sliced into half-moons
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
07 - 4 cups chicken broth
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - ½ cup heavy cream
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp dried thyme
12 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
13 - ½ tsp salt
14 - Pinch of cayenne pepper
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - In a large pot over medium heat, add the sliced sausage and sauté for 5 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
02 - Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced sweet potatoes and return the sausage to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are very tender.
06 - Using an immersion blender, blend half the soup directly in the pot for a creamy texture, leaving some chunks for body.
07 - Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat gently for 3–4 minutes, but do not boil.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the sweet potatoes break down into the broth creates this natural creaminess that feels luxurious without being heavy
- Smoked sausage does all the heavy lifting for flavor, making this taste like it simmered all day even though it comes together in under an hour
02 -
- Blending hot soup requires caution, never fill a blender more than halfway and remove the center cap to let steam escape, covering it with a kitchen towel instead
- The soup will continue to thicken as it sits because the sweet potatoes keep absorbing liquid, so plan to add a splash more broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
- Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they all finish cooking at the same time
- If the soup seems too thick after adding the cream, thin it with additional broth rather than water