Sweet Potato Sausage Soup
Sweet Potato Sausage Soup is a delightful, comforting dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with the rich flavors of Italian sausage. This hearty soup is ideal for chilly evenings and brings warmth to any meal. Packed with nutritious ingredients and vibrant colors, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will impress your family and friends—perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sausage until browned.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices (like paprika or thyme). Simmer for about 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add fresh spinach in the last few minutes of cooking until wilted. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg