Description
Spicy Italian sausage soup delivers bold Mediterranean flavors in a hearty bowl packed with robust ingredients. Rich tomato broth and spicy sausage create a comforting meal that warms hearts and satisfies hungry appetites with authentic Italian flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 2 pounds red potatoes, washed and sliced thin
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups baby kale, arugula, or spinach
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken base
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Position a large pot over medium-high heat and introduce the Italian sausage, methodically fragmenting the meat while it caramelizes to a rich golden brown, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Discretely drain excess fat if necessary.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic into the sausage, allowing them to meld and become translucent. Sprinkle red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and white pepper to elevate the aromatic profile, cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot and integrate chicken base thoroughly. Add thinly sliced potatoes, ensuring the liquid completely submerges all ingredients. If liquid appears insufficient, supplement with additional broth or water mixed with chicken base.
- Escalate the temperature to achieve a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to medium. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes, monitoring potato tenderness and developing deep, complex flavors.
- Gently fold heavy cream into the soup, reducing heat to low. Fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper according to taste preferences. Permit the soup to rest and harmonize flavors for 5 minutes.
- Distribute a handful of fresh greens – baby kale, arugula, or spinach – into serving bowls. Carefully ladle the piping hot soup over the greens, creating a gentle wilting effect that enhances the dish’s visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Unleash a flavor explosion with this hearty Italian sausage soup that combines spicy, creamy, and comforting elements in one delightful bowl.
- Carefully drain excess sausage grease to prevent an overly oily soup and maintain a balanced, rich texture.
- Adjust spice levels by controlling the amount of red pepper flakes, making this recipe adaptable to different heat preferences.
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken broth or homemade stock for a more robust and authentic soup flavor profile.
- Choose tender greens like baby kale or spinach that wilt beautifully when the hot soup is poured over them, adding freshness and nutrition.
- For best results, let the soup simmer slowly to allow potatoes to become perfectly tender and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg