Tuscan Soup with Sausage Recipe
This hearty Tuscan Soup is full of Italian sausage, potatoes, carrots and spinach all swimming in a rich and creamy chicken broth.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Hot Italian Sausage
- 1/2 cup water use milk if you don't want it spicy
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cup Carrot cut into 1/2" chunks
- 5 medium red potatoes cut into 1/2" chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups spinach fresh, chopped
- 2 cups milk or heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded for garnish
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, 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1679mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6905IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg