Description
This Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Carrots & Spinach is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cozy night in. With a rich broth, tender vegetables, and savory Italian sausage, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage Potato Soup:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ pounds gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additions:
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Cook Aromatics: Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables & Broth: Add carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Add cream if desired and adjust seasoning. Serve hot topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach if preferred.
- For a lighter version, omit the cream entirely—it’s still flavorful and hearty without it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
