Easy Spicy Sausage Potato Soup with Spinach is a quick one pot soup recipe that's loaded with flavor! Hot or mild Italian sausage, cream, potatoes, spices and spinach or kale make this healthier soup a great option for your family dinner.
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Control the spice: Use mild sausage. Or use hot sausage and reduce or cut out the crushed red pepper flakes.
One pot recipe: I love one pan and one pot meals. I mean who wants to dirty up a dozen dishes to create one delicious soup recipe? Not me, which is why I made sure this is a one pot soup recipe.
Sausage or kale: I have made this with kale, and I don't like it. However, this spicy sausage potato soup made with spinach is delicious!
Favorite bread: I love a good crusty bread recipe, and suggest this Dutch Oven No Knead Bread from Bowl of Delicious.
Jump to:
I don't like kale at all, so this is my version of that famous soup at that local Italian restaurant.
That soup is everywhere. You know the one I'm talking about, that Zuppa Toscana soup. The one with sausage, kale, potatoes, and bacon.
Well my version has spicy sausage, potatoes, and spinach. It's flavorful broth will have you coming back for more.
The hearty sausage and potatoes please everyone, and spinach...you can hardly taste it. So, it's a win for those picky eaters.
What can I add in this to "make it my own?"
You could add bacon to this, or not. If you choose to do so, I'd use about 4 slices, cut into ½ inch pieces, and cooked with the sausage.
(I choose to omit this because I'm not into chewy bacon, which is really what happens to it.)
If you like kale, you could add it, instead of the spinach, but again, we don't like kale, and spinach hardly has a flavor at all, which is a great way to sneak in greens for those of us that aren't that fond of them.
I'm actually one of those that isn't fond of greens, but this I can handle. Of course I do like spinach.
Have you had this soup from Olive Garden? Have you tried making the copycat from the thousands of recipes online?
I've got a version on the blog from a long time ago. I think it dates back to the first year blogging. And the photos aren't even there anymore, because I had no idea how this whole blogging thing with WordPress went, and didn't know to not use Photobucket.
So a lot of my older recipes have Photobucket update issues.
I've went through all my photos from some of the older recipes and know that I've got to sit down one day and start uploading the photos that I've saved to a drive on my computer.
Ugh. I just don't want to take the time to do that, with the hundred of other things going on.
I guess I should break down and maybe do a few a day. Perhaps over the next several months I can get it all done.
Anyway. So are y'all planning on making this soup or what?
It will be in our rotation several times this fall and winter.
It's one of those soups that IF you've spent the day out in the snow (I can dream and wish!) then it will warm you right up!
Ingredients you need to make Easy Spicy Sausage Potato Soup with Spinach {or kale}:
- Spicy Italian Sausage
- onion and garlic
- basil and oregano
- crushed red pepper flakes and a bay leaf
- chicken broth
- red potatoes
- spinach
- heavy cream
How do you make Spicy Sausage Potato Soup?
- Cook sausage in a large pot. Stir in garlic and onion.
- Season with spices. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and cook until fork tender.
- Stir in spinach and heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Tips & Faq's
How do I make this Easy Spicy Sausage Potato Soup Recipe in the slow cooker/crockpot?
- Cook sausage in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking the sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add cooked sausage, garlic, onion, potatoes, chicken stock and water to a slow cooker (I like to line mine with liners), and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the spinach and cream, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
How long does sausage soup last in the fridge? 3 days max When reheating, you may want to add additional chicken broth, if soup is too thick for your personal preference.
Can I freeze sausage potato soup? I don't recommend freezing this recipe or any soup recipe containing dairy. If a soup calls for dairy and you want to freeze it, like this recipe, you can omit the dairy until you are ready to heat and serve.
Spicy Sausage Potato Soup with Spinach
Spicy Sausage Potato Soup with Spinach is a quick soup to make that's loaded with flavor! It's one of our favorites to enjoy as the weather starts to cool down.
Ingredients
- 1 pounds spicy Itailan Sausge I get this already ground in a package like you buy ground beef, in the meat department
- ¾ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional If you can't find spicy sausage, you can up this to ½ teaspoon. If you bought spicy sausage, and don't want this soup to be super spicy, leave this out
- 5 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound red potatoes, diced
- 3 cups spinach
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium to high heat, crumbling the sausage as you go, until no longer pink. Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Season with basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper (see above). Pour in the broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until they are fork tender. About 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, and give it a quick stir. Stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 284Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 277mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 23g
robin rue says
That sounds so awesome. I can't wait to try it because I know my whole family is going to love it. Yummers.
Kim says
I absolutely love potato and spinach in my soups! My kids love sausage and even put up with spicy so I am looking forward to adding this recipe into our monthly rotation!
candy says
We love all the ingredients you used to make this soup. This would be a winner in my household.
Jeanette says
I have been seriously looking for a way to spice up my potato soup. It is too bland! My mouth is watering with the thought of this one!
Arlene says
Soup season is here and this recipe looks delish! Sounds really easy to make too.
Heather says
Yum! I love a good sausage and potato soup. In fact it is on my meal plan for this week 🙂 I love to use kale in mine (mainly because it is still abundant in our garden). I think i will try your recipe!
Amber Myers says
This looks so amazing! I'm always on the search for a good soup and this one looks fabulous. Yum.
Lori Geurin says
Ok, I'm already craving this delicious-looking soup! Spicy sausage and spinach in the same bowl?! Yum! I'm going to Pin it right now, Joanna!
Jeanine says
This looks good and perfect for a chilly fall day or cold winter night! I would like to make this - looks delicious!
Tomi C says
I will definitely have to add this to my Autumn soup recipes. I may switch out the spicy sausage for a more kid friendly option.
Teresa says
oh I have to say when i read the title, I was thinking this was a copycat of my favorite soup ever!! I have never tried to replicate it at home, but I will not with your reicpe - i love this soup - ad I LOVE kale!! Yum!
Jessica Joachim says
This looks delicious! I love a good soup in the Fall and Winter. This looks like one even my husband would love so I will have to try it out
Sarah Bailey says
Oh yum this sounds absolutely delicious, I do love a good soup when the colder months hit and lovely way to warm up.
Beth Davidson says
I'm glad you mentioned the Olive Garden, because that's what I was thinking when I looked at this. I love this soup so much! My husband and I are all about the spicy ingredients. 🙂
Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites says
This recipe has my fiance's name written all over it! It sounds absolutely perfect for Fall - can't wait to try it!
rebekah says
Since soup season is here, I will have to try this! Nothing better than warm soup on a cool night!
Miriam T. says
This soup sounds amazing! I love me some potato soup and amping it up with spicy sausage and spinach is a zesty twist. Perfect for the cool weather (it's already snowing here!) Bonus that it's a one pot recipe!
Karen Morse says
It looks amazing and it's perfect for the weather too! Fall and Winter is usually the best seasons to enjoy soups like this. I love the spicy bit to I'm definitely keeping that in the recipe when I give it a try!
Cassie says
Creamy soup is such a treat! I like the idea of spicy sausage too - I haven't had sausage in a soup before! Will have to give this a go!
Nailil says
This looks absolutely amazing. I am saving this recipe and trying it out. I love soups, such comfort foods.
Liz Mays says
This sounds like my kind of potato soup. That spinach is a nice bonus! I wouldn't mind trying it with kale either!
Lisa says
Everything about this soup looks amazing. I can't wait for a cooler night so we can try this.
Rachel says
I do love fall because soups are so lovely and comforting. This looks delicious and not too time intensive. Thanks for sharing.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
Creamy soups are my favorite and potato is one of my favorite cream soups. Hubby likes it when I add in some spinach to a batch for him.
Srivalli Jetti says
Your soup looks so filling..and with that bread along, i am sure this made a great meal!..I am yet to make a soup with this combination, so thanks for the lovely recipe..
Myra Moss says
This is a really great soup. I have fixed it twice now. It will be one of my go to soups!
Shoshana Sue says
Yes, yes ,yes! I plan on making this soup, it looks so yummy from where I am sitting and I want some in my kitchen.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Soup season is coming soon and this recipe will add to my collection. We love soup and bread dinners and potato soup is a hearty one. Love the spinach in the soup for nutrition and a blast of color.
AnnMarie John says
I would love to give this recipe a try. I love that it's spicy as well, the boys and I love spicy food! We have really unpredictable weather here and it's good to have a soup recipe that you can enjoy when the cold weather hits!
Melissa says
This sounds perfect for the Fall weather right around the corner! I love your addition of the sausage, and although I do love kale, I would totally try it with the spinach instead!
Teri says
What a perfect recipe for fall and winter. I love the spice additions. And my family is crazy about sausage. Pinning for later! Love it.
sara says
I have not made a potato soup in so long! This spicy sausage version looks fabulous. I will have to try it as soon as the outside temp goes down a bit!
Mimi Green says
It is time to break my crock pot out. Soup is perfect for fall and easy cooking.
liz Cleland says
Such a perfect recipe for the fall time. I will be trying this out in a upcoming weekly meal, Thanks
Veena Azmanov says
I love potato soup ad you just took ti to the next level by adding some sausages in there.. SO cool that you added spinach. Nothing like some fresh greens in there. My kids would love this...
Erlene says
I'm not a kale lover either, so your version sounds more appealing to me 🙂 And since we're a family of soup lovers, I'm sure my kids would love this too.
Misty Nelson says
Yum yum, this looks like the perfect fall meal to enjoy! I love your photos too. I'm going to save this to try when it gets a little colder. Sausage and spinach sound so tasty.
Cindy Ingalls says
There is just something about a warm, hearty bowl of potato soup that just screams fall to me. It warms the soul and the belly. Can't wait to give this delicious recipe a try as the weather continues to cool down.
Shannon Gurnee says
This looks and sounds like a yummy recipe! I would love trying to make this for my family sometime.
Kita Bryant says
Mmmm I am in love with soups right now. This one sounds like it's right up my alley.
Patrice Walker says
I definitely pinned this recipe because although it is 95 degrees outside, this looks delicious and I want to eat it now 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Swathi says
This is heart creamy soup, addition of spinach make it whole filling one. Not that spicy my kids will love it. I would like to serve them during cold nights.
Shannon // You, Me & DC says
This soup looks incredibly delicious! I have never made a soup from scratch before so maybe I'll try!
Noel says
I like your take on this popular soup. I'm not a fan of kale either ... and not jumping on the trend just to say I joined. Spinach is a vegetable I do like and since it's so versatile, I use it a lot. I've got to add sausage to my grocery list and we'll be ready to have this soup over the weekend.
Terri Steffes says
I can't wait to try this. I need to "keto-fy" it but it will be essentially the same. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe with SPINACH!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
I love the Olive Garden version. This looks just as amazing! I would eat the soup anyway you'd want to serve it...with or without spice and with spinach or kale. They are all equally delicious!
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
Oh man, I love potato soup! I haven't made it in awhile, but this makes me want it again! So perfect for fall and the cooler temps. Bring on ALL the soups!
Chubskulit Rose says
That looks delicious. I would love to make this soup this weekend. I love that it has spinach in it.
Angie says
Oh that looks super yummy! Kind of like a Zuppa Toscano my friend makes, so good!
Catherine says
This looks absolutely delish!! Save some for me!
Ana De- Jesus says
Oh yes I love a bit of spice and I have some quorn hot dogs which would go perfectly with this soup. I can imagine this being a comforting meal during autumn x
Jean says
Yum, this recipe is right up my street! Perfect for this time of year, my mouth is actually watering. Can't wait to make it!
Heather says
We are loving the feeling of cooler air in the mornings and have been eating soup for dinners. This one looks great and I love that it incorporates a veggie my daughters should be eating more of!
Ashley - Forking Up says
Kale and sausage just GO together! I love that there's a kick of spice in this, too. And the crusty bread to mop it all up... yum.
Kaity | With Kids and Coffee says
I haven't had this soup from Olive Garden, but it looks absolutely delicious! Fall and winter is such a great time to try out new yummy soups---excited to give this one a shot. 🙂
Chris says
Wow this really looks amazing. Cant wait to try it out and add it to the list. Thanks for sharing.
Sheila says
OMG! This is one of the best potato soup I have ever tried. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing this.
Mary says
This soup is amazing!! I just made it for supper tonight and it is delicious ! My new favorite soup.
Carol says
I made this for dinner tonight and added mushrooms and a bag of cheddar chees cause I felt it was flat and after adding the cheese it was good and husband liked it too.
Nicholas says
I made this last night and it is to die for. I used fresh oregano and basil and added extra of both.
This will be made over and over and over again!
Joanna says
Awesome! So glad y'all enjoyed it!