Creamy Italian Sausage & Potato Soup
This Creamy Italian Sausage & Potato Soup is a simple, hearty meal that fills you up and soothes the soul.
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 16 oz spicy Italian sausage, crumbled and raw
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 5 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1.5 pounds red or yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (avoid russet)
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream (depending on richness)
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme or chopped parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the sausage with onion and garlic in a large pot for 7–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste until well coated.
- Pour in chicken broth, scrape the pot, bring to a gentle boil.
- Add potatoes and carrots and simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale and let wilt for 2–3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and heat through. Taste and add salt, pepper, or extra red pepper flakes.
Notes
Do not use russet potatoes; they break down too much. Add cream at the end to keep it smooth and avoid curdling. Taste and adjust seasoning at the end.