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Cozy Smoked Paprika Sausage and Potato Soup: Best Easy Recipe

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This smoked paprika sausage and potato soup is a comforting, hearty bowl of goodness that comes together in about 45 minutes. With simple ingredients like smoked sausage, potatoes, and a rich, smoky broth, it’s the perfect cozy meal for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1.5 pounds (about 3 medium) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage in a single layer (work in two batches if needed). Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are deeply browned. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside. Do not wipe out the pot.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the pot with the rendered fat. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Scrape the bottom of the pot as you stir. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Bloom the Spice: Add the smoked paprika to the pot. Stir constantly for 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn it.
  4. Build the Soup Base: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any remaining browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the diced potatoes and the bay leaf. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Add the Cream and Sausage: Stir in the heavy cream and the reserved browned sausage. Let the soup simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf and discard it. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or a simple side salad.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash about a cup of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot with a fork before adding the cream. Soup tastes even better the next day. To prevent cream from curdling, ensure the soup is not boiling when adding the cream and stir gradually.

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