Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Potato and Sausage Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. This soup combines the richness of Italian sausage with tender potatoes and a creamy broth, finished with a touch of Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound mild or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Vegetables:
1 medium onion (diced), 2 carrots (peeled and sliced), 2 celery stalks (sliced), 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Chicken Broth:
5 cups
Russet Potatoes:
4 medium, peeled and diced
Seasonings:
1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Fresh Spinach:
2 cups, chopped
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup, grated
Garnish:
Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, cook the sausage until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook the Soup: Add broth, potatoes, seasonings. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Return sausage to pot.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in cream, spinach, Parmesan. Cook until creamy. Adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- Kale can be substituted for spinach.
- Soup flavors develop more the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
