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Italian Sausage Soup Recipe - Chock-full of spinach, sausage and potatoes, this hearty soup is delicious and quick to make. You may want to make a double batch, it freezes up perfectly!

Italian Sausage Soup

Adapted by Made From Pinterest
Course Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage casing removed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound red potatoes diced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan or stockpot heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add and cook Italian sausage until browned, around 3-5 minutes.
  • Make sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks.
  • Drain off all excess fat, season with pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add garlic, onion, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook and stir frequently until onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes, season again with pepper and salt to taste.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, cook until tender, around 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach until it begins to wilt 2-3 minutes. Mix in the heavy cream until it is heated through, season with pepper and salt if desired.
  • Serve immediately.
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