Hearty Creamy Sausage Soup

This creamy sausage soup is packed with comforting flavors in every spoonful. The Italian sausage provides a savory, hearty base, while the Yukon Gold potatoes become tender and delicious as they simmer in the seasoned chicken broth.

The addition of heavy cream gives the soup a wonderfully smooth and rich texture without making the preparation complicated. Fresh spinach adds a vibrant touch and balances the richness of the creamy broth, while garlic and Italian seasoning bring extra depth to the dish.

Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this easy sausage potato soup is filling, flavorful, and made in one pot for simple cleanup. Serve it warm with crusty bread or your favorite side for a comforting homemade meal the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown the Italian sausage in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
2. Drain most of the excess grease, leaving a small amount in the pot for flavor.
3. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, then cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
5. Add the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, chicken broth, and browned sausage. Stir everything together.
6. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream.
8. Add the fresh spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve hot.

Hearty Creamy Sausage Soup

This Hearty Creamy Sausage Soup is a warm, comforting dish filled with flavorful Italian sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy broth.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound Italian sausage

• 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method

 

1. Brown the Italian sausage in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
2. Drain most of the excess grease, leaving a small amount in the pot for flavor.
3. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, then cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
5. Add the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, chicken broth, and browned sausage.
6. Stir everything together.Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream.
8. Add the fresh spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g

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