Description
Warm your soul with this hearty Sweet Potato Sausage Soup, a comforting blend of sweet potatoes, savory sausage, and vibrant spices. Perfect for chilly evenings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 lb chicken sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the chicken sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with ground cumin and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Substitute regular potatoes for sweet potatoes if desired. Add kale or other leafy greens for extra nutrition. Experiment with spices like smoked paprika or cayenne for added kick.