Description
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful Italian Sausage Potato Soup Recipe thatโs ready in under an hour. Perfect for cozy dinnersโtry it today!
Ingredients
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- 16 oz spicy Italian 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
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 lbs red or yellow potatoes
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley
- Salt
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the crumbled spicy Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic for 7โ10 minutes. Break apart the sausage with a spoon until browned. Drain excess fat while leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Cook this mixture for 1 minute while stirring constantly to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to dissolve any remaining tomato paste. Bring this mixture to a boil.
- Add cubed potatoes and diced carrots to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15โ25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add fresh spinach to the pot. Cook for an additional 2โ3 minutes until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and heat through without boiling. Season with salt and adjust red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or parsley along with an extra pinch of red pepper flakes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; consider adding seasonal veggies like zucchini or bell peppers. Adjust seasoning gradually to suit your taste preferences. Let the soup sit for 10โ15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.