Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Carrots & Spinach
A cozy, heartwarming Italian soup made with savory sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant spinach.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
- 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced potatoes and sliced carrots.
- Pour in chicken broth, add thyme and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add chopped spinach and heavy cream. Simmer 5 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Italian sausage with ground turkey and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Add Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Fat: 27g