Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes Hungarian Potato and Sausage Soup 4.9 (87) 79 Reviews 20 Photos When the going gets tough, the tough make soup! There are certain recipes that comfort the body and soul in a profound way and this hearty potato and sausage soup is in that class. I think you'll agree it's one of the best things you've had in a long time. The savory flavor from smoked sausage and the earthy sweetness from onions and cabbage are balanced perfectly with a splash of vinegar and a bit of sour cream, all brought together by soft and tender potatoes--the only way this gets better is serving it with a nice hunk of buttered, crusty bread. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 17, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 20 20 20 20 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 large bowls Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 ounces smoked Hungarian sausage, sliced into rounds 1 yellow onion, diced 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika 5 cups chicken broth, or more to taste 2 cups chopped green cabbage 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar ½ cup sour cream, or to taste 2 tablespoons sliced green onion, or to taste (Optional) Directions Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage to a bowl, leaving behind any butter in the pot. Toss onion into the pot with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until onion just starts to turn translucent and picks up a brown color from the meat juices in the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and paprika; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the paprika. Stir in 5 cups chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally so flour does not stick to the bottom of the pot. Stir in cabbage and cook until it just loses its stiffness, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and bring back to a simmer. Add black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf, plus a splash of chicken broth if desired. Bring back to a simmer. Stir soup and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very soft and tender, about 30 minutes. Add sausage and vinegar and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt. Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and cayenne pepper. Chef's Notes Olive oil can be used for butter, apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar can be used for white vinegar, and any paprika can be used in place of Hungarian paprika.If you can't find Hungarian sausage, use Polish sausage or any other smoked sausage. Use chives, parsley, or dill to garnish the soup instead of green onions if preferred.Cut your potatoes into any size you want, but the pieces should be uniform and small enough to fit on a soup spoon. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 512 Calories 29g Fat 46g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 512 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 38% Saturated Fat 14g 71% Cholesterol 72mg 24% Sodium 2710mg 118% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 6g Protein 17g 35% Vitamin C 31mg 35% Calcium 105mg 8% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 1064mg 23% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.