Chicken Tuscan Soup with Sausage

5 from 3 votes

This hearty Tuscan soup is full of rotisserie chicken, Italian sausage, potatoes, carrots and spinach all swimming in a rich and creamy chicken broth.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 466kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

2 cups rotisserie chicken
1 pound Italian sausage
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cup carrots cut into 1/2" chunks
5 cups red potatoes cut into 1/2" chunks
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups spinach fresh, chopped
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded for garnish

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Instructions

Heat a saucepan over medium heat, then add the Italian sausage and 1/2 cup water. Use a spatula to break into small chunks, then cook over medium until no longer pink, or about 5 minutes. Drain the water from the sausage and set aside.
In the same saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced onion. Saute until caramelized, or about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until transparent.
In a large Dutch oven, add the cooked sausage, rotisserie chicken, onions and garlic, and the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, then add in the diced carrots and potatoes and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Once the potatoes are tender, add in the salt, pepper, spinach and milk. Bring to boil again.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the cornstarch with the cold water and stir together until smooth. Add to the soup slowly, stirring until the soup thickens.
Once the soup is thickened and warmed to your liking, remove from the heat and ladle into bowls. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing leftovers: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.

Reheating: put soup into a Dutch oven or sauce pot and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

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