Creamy Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Carrots & Spinach 🍲🥔

How to Make It 👩‍🍳

1. Brown the Sausage

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned (5-6 mins). Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics

• In the same pot, sauté onion until soft (3 mins).
• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Simmer the Soup

• Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins (until potatoes are fork-tender).

4. Make the Creamy Base

• In a small saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 min.
• Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened (2-3 mins).
• Pour into the soup, stirring well to combine.

5. Finish & Serve

• Add spinach and cooked sausage, simmering until spinach wilts (2 mins).
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, then garnish with fresh parsley.

Pro Tips 🔥

🌶 Spice it up – Use hot Italian sausage or extra red pepper flakes.
🥬 Swap greens – Try kale instead of spinach.
🧀 Extra indulgence – Add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
💡 Storage – Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2 months.

Serving Ideas 🍽️

• With crusty bread for dipping.
• Topped with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Paired with a simple side salad for a complete meal.

Final Verdict: A hearty, creamy, flavor-packed bowl of comfort—perfect for chilly nights!

Make a batch tonight and enjoy! 😋