Description
This hearty Sausage and Potato Soup combines tender Italian turkey sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and tender yellow potatoes in a flavorful broth seasoned with garlic, onion, and Italian herbs. Blended to a smooth, creamy texture and brightened with fresh spinach, this comforting soup is perfect for a warm, nourishing meal.
Ingredients
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Protein and Sausage
- 4 mild Italian turkey or chicken sausage links (pork or vegan sausage can also work)
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups cubed yellow potatoes (peeling optional)
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach
Beans and Broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 container (32 ounces) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Crumble the sausage into the pot and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: To the same pot, add olive oil, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook them together until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in the Italian seasoning to infuse the flavors.
- Add Beans and Broth: Pour in the drained cannellini beans and the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, stirring to combine all ingredients within the pot.
- Blend Soup: Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup in the pot until creamy and smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
- Add Sausage and Potatoes: Return the cooked sausage to the pot along with the cubed potatoes. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the soup simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the finely chopped spinach and continue to simmer for 1 more minute until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute mild Italian turkey sausage with pork or vegan sausage depending on dietary preferences.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and leave the rest as is.
- Using low-sodium broth allows you to control the salt content better.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional; leaving the skin on adds extra fiber and nutrients.
- For added richness, a splash of cream or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese can be added before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
