Beer Cheese Potato Soup with Sausage

Beer Cheese Potato Soup with Sausage Recipe

Ingredients
1 lb. ground turkey sausage (or any other sausage you prefer)
1 white onion, diced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
6 Tablespoons butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 (14.5oz) cans chicken broth
12 oz. can of your favorite beer
2 lbs. russet potatoes, diced in 1/2"pieces
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Chopped green onion and more shredded cheese for garnish

Directions
Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add turkey sausage and brown, crumbling with a spatula until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 2: Heat butter in the same large pot (no need to wipe it out) over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Add onion, carrots, celery and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 10-12 minutes.

Step 4: Turn heat to medium and add garlic, oregano and thyme and stir in beer, chicken broth, and diced potatoes along with another pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 5: Cover, turn heat up to medium high and bring to a simmer. Once it begins to simmer, turn heat to low, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Step 6: Remove soup from heat. Transfer half of the soup mixture to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. *Laurie’s Tip: Be VERY careful when blending hot liquids. The escaping steam can force the lid off sending hot liquid everywhere and can cause burns. Tilt the lid slightly to allow steam to escape and hold a rag over the lid when blending in case it splatters.