Thick & Hearty Potato Soup w/Smoked Sausage
You'll love this thick & hearty potato soup recipe. It includes plenty of smoked sausage for a meaty hot soup for a cool day. #TexasHomesteader
Ingredients
- 2 Smoked sausages, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 large Onion, chopped (approximately 2cups)
- 2 cloves Garlic, pressed
- 1 Tablespoon Bacon grease
- ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Chicken broth to cover potatoes
- 1 12-ounce can Evaporated milk
- 4 large Starchy russet potatoes, peeled & chopped (about 5-8 cups depending on how potatoey you want it)
- 1 teaspoon Dried tarragon
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar (optional)
Instructions
Directions:
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In a large stockpot, sauté chopped onions & sausages in 1 Tablespoon bacon grease until unions are translucent. (about 3-4 minutes) Add minced garlic & sauté until aromatic - about 30 seconds more,
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Sprinkle ¼ cup all-purpose flour onto onion mixture and stir to coat.
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Add broth, evaporated milk, chopped potatoes, dried tarragon & thyme and salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
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Put lid on stockpot & simmer until potatoes are very soft (about 20 minutes)
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Remove stockpot lid & use potato masher to chop soft potatoes into smaller chunks.
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Serve hot in large chunky soup bowls with a light sprinkling of sharp cheddar on top if desired.