Description
Warm up with this delicious Italian Sausage Potato Soup, a comforting dish that brings rich flavors and hearty ingredients right to your table. This creamy soup features tender potatoes, vibrant vegetables, and savory sausage, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. In less than an hour, you can prepare this one-pot meal that will surely impress at any gathering. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz spicy Italian sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 1 cup onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup carrots
- 1.5 lbs red or yellow potatoes
- 2 cups spinach
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the crumbled sausage with chopped onion and minced garlic for about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess fat but retain some for flavor.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in cubed potatoes and diced carrots; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–25 minutes until tender.
- Mix in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and gently stir in heavy cream; season with salt as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg