Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Carrots & Spinach
Ingredients
Here’s exactly what you’ll need to bring this soup to life:
1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
Optional: Salt and pepper to taste, olive oil for sautéing if needed.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Brown the Sausage
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the crumbled Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. If there's too much grease, drain some but keep a little for flavor.
Sauté the Aromatics
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot with the sausage. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the Veggies
Stir in the potatoes and carrots. Let them cook for 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors of the sausage and aromatics.
Pour in the Broth
Add the chicken broth. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Add the Spinach
In the final 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped spinach. Let it wilt into the soup and infuse it with freshness.
Taste and Serve
Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.