1poundmild Italian sausage(see section on AIP considerations)
2tbspghee, divided(or duck fat or tallow for AIP)
1tbspolive oil
3/4cupcarrotsdiced small (approx. 2 medium carrots)
3/4cupcelerydiced small (approx. 2 medium stalks)
3/4cupyellow oniondiced small (approx. 1 small onion)
2clovesgarlicminced
4gold potatoes (use rutabaga or sweet potato for Paleo/AIP)
1tspdried basil
1tspdried parsley
4cupschicken or turkey bone brothor stock
1tspsea salt
1/2 tspblack pepper(omit for AIP)
freshly chopped parsley for garnish(optional)
Dairy-Free Cream Sauce
1white sweet potatopeeled and chopped
3-4cupswaterdivided
1/4cupunsweetened coconut yogurt (or may sub canned coconut cream)
Instructions
SAUSAGE: Heat a stockpot 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.
VEGGIES: 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.
POTATOES AND SEASONING: 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 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
CREAM SAUCE: 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 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!
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Notes
If you are on the elimination phase of AIP, make sure there are no nightshades in your store-bought Italian sausage, or make your own following my instructions in the post. Also swap potatoes for rutabagas, sweet potatoes, or even turnips!