This hearty sausage potato soup is a delicious, healthy, and high protein meal that will satisfy on a cold chilly night... or anytime if you're a soup lover during any season.
12-16ozsausageI used breakfast sausage, but you could also use spicy sausage
3largecarrotsdiced
2stalkscelerydiced
1largeoniondiced
3clovesgarlicdiced
5-7red potatoes3 large russet potatoes will also work
4cupschicken broth
2cupswater
2tbsItalian seasoning
salt and pepper to tasteI add lots of salt because salty soup is my favorite.
2canswhite beans- drained and rinsedgreat northern or cannelini work well
1-2cupsfrozen or fresh spinach
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
Set Instant Pot to sauté.
Add oil and sausage and brown sausage.
Remove sausage and set on a clean plate.
Add in carrots, celery, and onion and sauce for a few minutes.
Add potatoes, broth, water, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
Close lid, making sure the valve is set to sealed.
Set to manual, high pressure for 10 minutes.
Once the timer goes off quick release the valve open and set to sauté again.
Add spinach and beans. Allow to come to a boil and enjoy.
Classic Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat add oil and sausage.
Cook until sausage is browned and place on a clean plate.
Add in carrots, celery, and onion and sauté for a few minutes.
Add potatoes, broth, water, salt, pepper, and seasonings, bring to a low boil.
Boil for about 10-20 minutes until potatoes are soft.
Add spinach and beans. Allow to come back to a boil and enjoy.
Notes
If you want to make this in the slow cooker, brown the meat in a skillet or large saucepan before adding it to the slow cooker and add the beans in the beginning. Right before serving, stir in the spinach.
This is the perfect comforting soup to serve for busy weeknights that the whole family will love. You could even make it over the weekend and eat leftovers for a super fast meal or lunch throughout the week.