Creamy Italian Sausage Potato Soup with Carrots & Spinach 🍲🥔

 

Warm up with this rich, velvety soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and fresh spinach in a creamy, herb-infused broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy nights and tastes even better as leftovers!

Why You’ll Love It 

 Bold, comforting flavors – Spiced sausage, garlic, and Italian herbs create a deeply satisfying base.
 Creamy without heavy cream – A simple roux (butter + flour + milk) gives it luscious texture.
 Packed with veggies – Nutritious, filling, and balanced.
 Meal-prep friendly – Freezes beautifully for easy future meals.

Ingredients 

For the Soup:

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups (1 lb) diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Creamy Base:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)

For Finishing:

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish
  

  How to Make It 

  1. Brown the Sausage

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned (5-6 mins). Remove and set aside.

  2. Sauté the Aromatics

  • In the same pot, sauté onion until soft (3 mins).
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Simmer the Soup

  • Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins (until potatoes are fork-tender).

  4. Make the Creamy Base

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 min.
  • Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened (2-3 mins).
  • Pour into the soup, stirring well to combine.

  5. Finish & Serve

  • Add spinach and cooked sausage, simmering until spinach wilts (2 mins).
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, then garnish with fresh parsley.

  Pro Tips 

   Spice it up – Use hot Italian sausage or extra red pepper flakes.
   Swap greens – Try kale instead of spinach.
   Extra indulgence – Add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
   Storage – Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2 months.

  Serving Ideas 

  • With crusty bread for dipping.
  • Topped with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Paired with a simple side salad for a complete meal.

  Final Verdict: A hearty, creamy, flavor-packed bowl of comfort—perfect for chilly nights!

  Make a batch tonight and enjoy!