Creamy Dairy-free Sausage and Potato Soup

Creamy Dairy-free Sausage and Potato Soup

Recipe created by our partner Alison Marras

The magic behind this soup lies in its dairy-free creaminess. Instead of traditional cream or milk, this recipe employs innovative substitutes like cashew cream or coconut milk. These alternatives bring a luscious, silky texture to the soup, creating that signature creaminess without compromising on flavor or dietary preferences.

The result is a bowl of comfort that delights the taste buds, sans the typical heaviness associated with dairy-based soups.

Potato soup served in a blue bowl with a silver spoon in the bowl.

Ingredients

Ghee (or duck fat or tallow for AIP), divided
2 Tbsp
Olive oil
1 Tbsp
Carrots, diced small (approx. 2 medium carrots)
3/4 cup
Celery, diced small (approx. 2 medium stalks)
3/4 cup
Yellow onion, diced small (approx. 1 small onion)
3/4 cup
Garlic, minced
2 cloves
Gold potatoes, chopped (use rutabaga or sweet potato for Paleo/AIP)
4
Dried basil
1 tsp
Dried parsley
1 tsp
Bone broth or broth
4 cups
Sea salt
1 tsp
Black pepper (omit for AIP)
1/2 tsp
Freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
-Cream Sauce:
White sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1
Filtered water, divided
3-4 cups
Unsweetened coconut yogurt (or may sub canned coconut cream)
1/4 cup

Utensils

  • Dutch oven

Instructions

Heat a stock pot or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the sausage.

Stir and chop the meat until you have sausage crumbles. Transfer to a plate and leave 1 tablespoon of grease in the pot. If there is no grease, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot.

In the same pot with grease or olive oil, melt 1 tablespoon of the ghee/fat. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion and sauté 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds more.

Stir in the chopped potatoes, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, and 1 more tablespoon of ghee/fat. Mix well, and add in the broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover with lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Meanwhile, boil the diced white sweet potato in 2 cups of water (or more to cover) until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.

Drain and add it to a blender with ⅔ cup of water to start, and ¼ cup of coconut yogurt. Blend until well-combined and smooth, it should yield 2 cups, if it’s too clumpy and not blending, add more water as needed.

Pour the cream sauce into the soup and stir. Reduce heat to low and return the sausage into the soup, stirring and letting everything meld for 30 seconds or so.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish as you’d like with fresh chopped parsley, serving right away!

Recent Posts

Meat for a Crowd: How & What to Cook for a Large Group
Meat for a Crowd: How & What to Cook for a Large Group
Looking to cook for a big group? Impress your guests with delicious and perfectly cooked meat that will leave them wanting more. Read now!
Feta Zucchini Meatballs on Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Feta Zucchini Meatballs on Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Looking for a protein-packed meal that’s anything but boring? These Feta Zucchini Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce bring big flavor with minimal effort. They’re easy to make, loaded with savory goodness, and topped with a creamy, smoky sauce that just might steal the show. One bite, and you’ll be reaching for seconds and maybe licking the spoon too.

Apple Turkey Burgers with Brie
Apple Turkey Burgers with Brie

Although burgers are a summertime staple, these turkey burgers are a cut above. Juicy and flavorful with Granny Smith apple, shallots, Brie, and a tangy Dijon sauce—they’re as impressive as they are delicious.