Spicy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup with spicy Italian sausage, potatoes, and spinach.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound red potatoes, diced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the spicy Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Be sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks for even browning. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced onion, dried oregano, dried basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Add the chicken broth and bay leaf, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the diced red potatoes and cook until they are tender, which should take around 10 minutes.
- Gently stir in the baby spinach until it starts to wilt, approximately 1-2 minutes. Finally, add the heavy cream and heat through for about 1 minute, stirring gently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious soup! Consider garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Notes
For a milder version, you can use mild Italian sausage instead of spicy.