Sausage Vegetable Soup

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How to Make Sausage and Vegetable Soup

This sausage vegetable soup is hearty, flavorful, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Loaded with sausage, potatoes, and vegetables in a savory herb broth, it’s an easy, cozy soup that’s perfect for make-ahead meals or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients to Make Sausage Vegetable Soup

To make this recipe, we will need the following ingredients:

• Sausage – Adds rich, savory flavor and heartiness, forming the flavorful base of the soup.
• Olive oil – Helps brown the sausage and vegetables, adding richness and preventing sticking if the sausage is lean.
• Onion – Softens as it cooks, creating a sweet, aromatic foundation for the broth.
• Shallot – Brings a mild, slightly sweet onion flavor that adds depth without overpowering.
• Carrots – Add natural sweetness, color, and balance to the savory sausage.
• Potatoes – Make the soup hearty and filling while absorbing the flavorful broth as they cook.
• Garlic – Adds bold, aromatic depth that enhances all the other ingredients.
• Chicken stock – Creates a rich, savory base that ties the soup together and keeps everything tender.
• Dried thyme – Adds earthy, herbaceous flavor that pairs beautifully with sausage and potatoes.
• Dried rosemary – Brings a subtle piney note that deepens the overall flavor.
• Salt and black pepper – Enhance and balance the flavors throughout the soup.
• Fresh herbs (optional) – Finish the soup with a pop of freshness and color just before serving.

Steps to Make Sausage Vegetable Soup

Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, we will use the following method:

Brown Sausage

In a large pot, brown and crumble sausage.

Brown Onion

Add onion, cook to soft and browned.

Soften Vegetables

Add other vegetables and cook just to soft.

Cook Soup

Add stock, spices, and potatoes – and cook until potatoes are soft – about 20 minutes.

Tips and Tricks for Perfect Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Brown the sausage well. This builds deep, savory flavor for the broth.

Cut vegetables evenly. This helps everything cook at the same rate.

Simmer gently. A low simmer keeps the potatoes tender without falling apart.

Season at the end. Sausage and broth can be salty, so adjust after simmering.

Add herbs last if using fresh. This keeps their flavor bright.

What to Serve With Sausage Vegetable Soup

Olive Garden Salad (Copycat)

The Best Easy No Knead Bread

Twice Baked Potatoes

Easy Garlic Bread

Sausage Vegetable Soup Recipe FAQs

Italian sausage (mild or spicy) works great, but smoked or breakfast sausage also works well.

Yes — it tastes even better the next day and stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Yes, though potatoes may soften slightly after freezing. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Absolutely. Celery, kale, spinach, or green beans all work well.

Let it simmer uncovered or mash a few potatoes directly in the pot if you’d like a thicker soup, but this soup isn’t designed to be very thick.