Description
One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Soup delivers cozy, comforting flavor in a single pot. This easy weeknight soup blends halal Italian sausage, tender potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and a velvety cream broth for a hearty, satisfying meal. Rich in Parmesan and savory herbs, it requires minimal cleanup and makes delicious leftovers. Perfect for chilly evenings, family dinners, meal prep, and freezer-friendly lunches, all in one nourishing bowl. The one-pot method keeps flavors vibrant while reducing cleanup and kitchen waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb halal Italian-style beef or turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until lightly browned. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add potatoes, carrots, zucchini, broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute beef or turkey sausage depending on preference; halal option remains compatible.
- To lighten the dish, use half-and-half or 2% milk instead of heavy cream.
- For thicker soup, simmer a few extra minutes or mash a few potato pieces.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge up to 3–4 days; freeze without dairy if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Creamy, Italian Sausage Soup, Halal, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Italian-inspired