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Sausage & Potato Soup {with Spinach & Bacon}

Libby with Lemony Thyme
If you like Olive Garden's Zuppa Tuscana you'll love this variation.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 lb. Spinach Fontina & Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage or favorite
  • 4 medium new potatoes cubed
  • 1 onion fine diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream
  • 3 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to drain and pour off drippings. Add sausage links with a 1/2-inch of water (Our sausage were precooked, adjust cooking time as needed); cook over medium heat until water evaporates and they are heated through. Slice and reserve.
  • Add potatoes and onion to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until onions begin to soften. Add minced garlic, basil, oregano and chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are just fork tender.
  • Stir in sausage and cream, season with salt & pepper to taste and heat through. Serve topped with crispy bacon.