Description
Warm up with a bowl of Sausage and Potato Soup, a comforting dish that blends savory Italian sausage with creamy potatoes, vibrant carrots, and fresh greens. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this hearty soup is quick to prepare and will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Incorporate the diced potatoes and chicken broth into the pot. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh greens, cooking just until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste before serving with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 965mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg