Ingredients
- 1 pound halal beef or chicken sausage
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup diced carrots
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 cups chopped baby gold potatoes (skin on)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (1%, 2%, or whole)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups freshly shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and sear for about 1 minute before breaking it apart. Cook until browned, then transfer to a plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of grease in the pot or adding olive oil if needed.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pot. Add carrots, celery, and onion, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate pot, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir in heavy cream and remove from heat.
- Pour the cream mixture into the soup and stir well. Add shredded cheese gradually, stirring until melted. Mix in sour cream.
- Return cooked sausage to the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Reduce cream and use low-fat milk for a lighter version.
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella or mild cheese for a different taste.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Use sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter variation.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3–4 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently on the stove, adding milk or stock if too thick.
- Freeze for later use, though texture may slightly change.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
