Description
Rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavors, this Beer Cheese Potato Soup with Spicy Sausage is the ultimate comfort food. With tender potatoes, sharp cheddar, smoky beer, and spicy turkey sausage, every bite is a perfect blend of indulgence and heartiness. This soup is great for cozy dinners, game days, or whenever you’re craving a meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 19.5 oz spicy turkey sausage
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 3 14.5 oz cans chicken broth
- 12 oz can of your favorite beer
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (diced into ½” pieces)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Cook the Sausage:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the spicy turkey sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Once fully cooked, remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
- Then, incorporate the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery.
- Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and thyme, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Make the Roux:
- Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
- This will help thicken the soup.
- Add the Liquids and Potatoes:
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and the beer, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Finish the Soup:
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the cheese to melt into the soup.
- Add the cooked sausage back to the pot.
- Season with white balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
Serve:
- Ladle the beer cheese potato soup into bowls and garnish with extra shredded cheese or fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
- Choosing the Beer: A medium-bodied beer like a pale ale or lager works best for this recipe. Avoid overly bitter beers like IPAs.
- Vegetarian Option: Skip the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can add smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness.
- Cheese Tip: Use freshly shredded cheese for the creamiest texture—pre-shredded cheese may cause graininess.
- Spice Level: Adjust the heat by choosing a milder sausage or adding cayenne pepper for extra kick.
- Storing Leftovers: Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of broth or cream if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food