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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. SautΓ© the Aromatics
- In the same pot, sautΓ© 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 forΒ 15 minsΒ (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 TipsΒ π₯
πΆΒ Spice it upΒ β Use hot Italian sausage or extra red pepper flakes.
π₯¬Β Swap greensΒ β Try kale instead of spinach.
π§Β Extra indulgenceΒ β Add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
π‘Β StorageΒ β Keeps in the fridge forΒ 3-4 daysΒ or freeze forΒ 2 months.
Serving IdeasΒ π½οΈ
- WithΒ crusty breadΒ for dipping.
- Topped withΒ extra ParmesanΒ and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Paired with aΒ simple side saladΒ for a complete meal.
Final Verdict:Β AΒ hearty, creamy, flavor-packedΒ bowl of comfortβperfect for chilly nights!
Make a batch tonight and enjoy!Β π
