Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Carrots & Spinach 🥬🥕 recipe you can follow

Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Carrots & Spinach 🥬🥕 recipe you can follow:

🥘 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)

• 2–3 carrots, sliced into thin rounds

• 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)

• 3–4 cups fresh spinach (or baby spinach)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed for sautéing)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook Sausage

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it up into crumbles with a spoon. Remove excess grease if needed.

2. Sauté Vegetables

• Add onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

• Add carrots and potatoes, stirring to coat with flavors.

3. Simmer Soup

• Pour in chicken broth and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are tender.

4. Add Cream & Spinach

• Stir in the heavy cream.

• Add spinach and let it wilt for 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Serve

• Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

• Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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👉 This soup is hearty, creamy, and packed with flavor, perfect for cozy dinners!