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Spicy Sausage Potato Soup with Spinach

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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.

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. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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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 win for those picky eaters.

Not into spicy?

That’s fine. Just skip the crushed red pepper, and you’ve got no spice at all.

Just a hearty soup that will fill you right up.

What kind of bread do you like with it?

I like a nice crusty bread that you can dip and eat. My choice of bread for soups like this is ciabatta.  

Here’s how I made my ciabatta bread:

Slice it into half inch thick slices, brush it with olive oil, mixed with fresh chopped parsley on both sides.

Toss into a 450 degree oven for 3 minutes on one side, and 3 minutes on the other.

It comes out perfectly crusty for dipping, and crunching on.

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. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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 1/2 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.

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. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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!

Can I make this in the slow cooker/crock pot?

Yes –

  1. Cook sausage in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Transfer the cooked sausage to a separate plate.  Set aside.
  2. Add cooked sausage, garlic, onion, potatoes, chicken stock and water to a slow cooker (I like to line mine with these 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.

Can I freeze this soup?

I wouldn’t. Freezing soup with dairy, usually results in separating.

What sides go well with this?

I mentioned the ciabatta bread above, and mentioned how I make it.

However, here are some other ideas:

Spicy Sausage Potato Soup with Spinach

Spicy Sausage Potato Soup with Spinach

Yield: 10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

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
  • 3/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional If you can't find spicy sausage, you can up this to 1/2 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
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 284 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 63mg Sodium: 277mg Carbohydrates: 16g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 23g
© Joanna
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Dinner
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. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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  1. robin rue

    That sounds so awesome. I can’t wait to try it because I know my whole family is going to love it. Yummers.

  2. Kim

    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!

  6. Heather

    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!

  9. Jeanine

    This looks good and perfect for a chilly fall day or cold winter night! I would like to make this – looks delicious!

  10. Tomi C

    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.

  11. Teresa

    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!

  14. Beth Davidson

    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. 🙂

  15. Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites

    This recipe has my fiance’s name written all over it! It sounds absolutely perfect for Fall – can’t wait to try it!

  17. Miriam T.

    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!

  18. Karen Morse

    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!

  19. Cassie

    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!

  25. Srivalli Jetti

    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..

  26. Shoshana Sue

    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.

  27. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    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.

  28. AnnMarie John

    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!

  29. Melissa

    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!

  30. Teri

    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.

  31. sara

    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!

  34. Veena Azmanov

    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…

  35. Erlene

    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.

  36. Misty Nelson

    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.

  37. Cindy Ingalls

    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.

  41. Swathi

    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.

  43. Noel

    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.

  52. Heather

    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!

  54. Kaity | With Kids and Coffee

    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. 🙂

  58. Carol

    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.

  59. Nicholas

    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!