Description
A hearty and comforting soup filled with crumbled sausage, tender potatoes, carrots, and spinach, topped with a creamy finish. Perfect for a cozy meal during colder months.
Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 16 oz chicken crumbled sausage (raw)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (minced or finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 5 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1.5 pounds red or yellow potatoes (not russet), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (up to 1 cup if you like it creamier)
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme or chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage & Veggies: In a large saucepan, cook crumbled sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic on medium heat for about 7-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sausage is cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine. Add chicken broth and stir to dissolve the tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
- Add Potatoes & Carrots: Clean and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Add them to the soup along with the diced carrots. Reduce heat slightly and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add Spinach: Once the potatoes are tender, add spinach (or kale) to the soup. Cook for a couple of minutes until the spinach wilts and is fully submerged.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or a dairy-free cream alternative instead of heavy cream.
- If you like it spicier, add extra red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño when cooking the sausage.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
