Description
This rich and creamy Sausage Potato Soup features spicy Italian sausage, tender red or yellow potatoes, carrots, and nutritious spinach. It's a hearty and flavorful meal ready in under an hour, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 16 oz spicy Italian crumbled sausage (raw)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (minced or finely chopped)
Spices and Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Vegetables and Broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 5 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 1.5 pounds red or yellow potatoes (not russet, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 cups spinach (or kale)
Dairy and Garnish
- ½ cup heavy cream (or up to 1 cup if preferred)
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme (or chopped parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook sausage and aromatics: In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly until the sausage is fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add spices and tomato paste: Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste until everything is well combined.
- Add broth and bring to boil: Pour in the chicken broth and stir well to dissolve the tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add potatoes and carrots: Add the cleaned and cut 1-inch potatoes and diced carrots to the soup. Reduce heat slightly and simmer uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes.
- Add spinach: Stir in 2 heaping cups of spinach and cook for a couple of minutes until the spinach wilts and is fully submerged.
- Add cream and season: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and additional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Top the soup with fresh thyme or chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Use red or yellow potatoes for the best texture; avoid russet potatoes as they may become too mushy.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, increase the heavy cream up to 1 cup.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with savory sides like bacon and cheese scones or garlic butter dinner rolls for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
