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Creamy Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup

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This creamy Tuscan sausage potato soup is a cozy, hearty dish packed with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich, garlicky broth. It’s quick to make, full of bold flavors, and perfect for chilly fall nights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, bulk or links with casings removed)
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 5 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomato jar)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no pink remains (5-7 minutes). Spoon off excess fat, leaving a little for flavor.
  2. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until onion is soft and translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and let them cook for 1 minute to release flavor.
  4. Add diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy (15-20 minutes).
  6. Lower heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach. Simmer gently until spinach wilts and soup is creamy (3-5 minutes). Do not boil after adding cream.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of sun-dried tomato oil if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and vegan Parmesan. If making ahead or freezing, add spinach and cream when reheating for best texture. Adjust thickness by adding more broth or mashing some potatoes. Use sun-dried tomato oil for extra flavor.

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