Description
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of Sausage And Sweet Potato Soup to wrap you in comfort. This hearty soup is not just a meal; it’s a hug in a bowl, perfect for busy moms and professionals like us.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) sausage (Italian, spicy, or smoked)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté until vegetables soften (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale (if using) and cook until wilted. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional toppings like sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg