Description
Hearty Italian sausage potato soup blends rustic comfort with zesty flavors, creating a soul-warming meal that satisfies deep hunger. Rich ingredients dance together, promising warmth and nourishment with each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
Fresh Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 medium gold potatoes, diced
Liquids, Seasonings, and Cheese:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream or half & half (optional, for creaminess)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Render the Italian sausage in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, methodically fragmenting the meat into delicate morsels until achieving a rich golden-brown caramelization.
- Incorporate finely diced onions, julienned carrots, and minced garlic into the rendered sausage, allowing the aromatics to release their fragrant essence and develop a translucent appearance.
- Cascade chicken broth and water into the pot, introducing cubed potatoes alongside oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Elevate the liquid to a vigorous boil, then reduce thermal intensity, permitting the potatoes to tenderize and absorb the robust seasonings through a gentle 15-20 minute simmering process.
- Gently fold fresh spinach leaves into the simmering liquid, allowing them to wilt and integrate seamlessly while maintaining their vibrant green color.
- Introduce heavy cream to transform the soup’s texture, creating a luxurious and velvety consistency that envelops the hearty ingredients.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving vessels, generously garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the dish’s depth and provide a delightful textural contrast.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes for a milder or more intense heat profile.
- Use lean turkey sausage as a healthier alternative to traditional Italian sausage, reducing overall fat content.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or plant-based cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg