Description
A rich, flavorful Italian Sausage Potato Soup made with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, fresh spinach, and a hint of creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in potatoes, seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add spinach and cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for added heat.
- Kale can be substituted for spinach.
- For a lighter soup, omit the cream.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage Potato Soup, Spinach Sausage Soup, One-Pot Sausage Soup, Carrot Potato Soup, Creamy Sausage Soup