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Easy Potato Soup

5 from 1 vote
This Easy Potato Soup is a comforting dish that soothes the soul with every spoonful. It is hearty and flavorful, a satisfying meal perfect for cold winter days. It is made with Italian sausage, a lot of garlic, red pepper and sour cream.
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 or 5 garlic cloves , chopped
  • 3 or 4 spicy Italian sausage , sliced
  • 1 small red pepper , diced
  • 1 ½ liter vegetable stock
  • 1 small red chili pepper
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds (1kg) potatoes , peeled and cut in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 7 oz (200g) sour cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups sliced kale, spinach or lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat and cook onion for about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and sausages and cook for another 5 minutes. Add red pepper and saute for 1 minute. 
  • Add vegetable stock and chili pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and bring to simmer until tender. Mix sour cream with egg yolk and add to soup and simmer for 1 minute. 
  • Pour the hot soup into warmed bowls and garnish with kale or lettuce. Serve with homemade bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 8Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 25.9gProtein: 5.4gFat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 43mgSugar: 2.3g
Calories: 221kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comforting soup, potato soup