SAUSAGE, POTATO AND SPINACH SOUP

A hearty, comforting soup that’s so easy and simple to make, loaded with tons of fiber and flavor! 329.5 calories.

A bowl of true comfort food on your dinner table in 30 min or less. That’s something I can live with all week.

Although I definitely prefer having this during this time of year, especially in front of the fireplace. Not that I have one of those but a girl can dream.

Now this soup is packed with spicy Italian sausage, potatoes and hearty spinach – a complete meal in a single bowl.

The only downside of this recipe is that the leftovers were not enough. Next time I’ll just have to double the batch and load up on that side of crusty bread to go along with it!

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

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.
2. Stir in garlic, onion, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Stir in chicken broth and bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in spinach until it begins to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source:damndelicious.net