Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Soup

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 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 black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
2. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the onion turns soft and translucent.
3. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chicken broth, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.
5. Stir in the chopped spinach and heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot with crusty bread or on its own for a cozy, comforting meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 320 kcal