Smoked Sausage Nacho Soup

I wouldn't change anything about this smoked sausage nacho soup.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword cheese, soup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 588kcal

1 box Au gratin potatoes
2 cups water
15.25 ounce whole kernel corn drained
10 ounce Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
8 ounces smoked sausage sliced thin. Browned in a skillet with a splash of oil if desired.
2 cups whole milk
16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
½ teaspoon hot sauce

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, add the Au gratin potatoes and the seasoning packet along with the water, corn and tomatoes. Stir together.
Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are just tender. Make sure that the potatoes stay under the liquid the entire cooking time.
Stir in the smoked sausage, milk, Velveeta cheese and hot sauce. .
Cover and let simmer another 5 minutes, stirring often, until the Velveeta has melted.

Use whole milk for the creamiest soup.