Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Soup
When you’re craving something hearty, healthy, and full of flavor, this sausage, potato, and spinach soup is the one to make! It’s cozy, satisfying, and always disappears fast in my house. Best of all, it’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free – a wholesome win for everyone at the table.
Quick Look: Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Soup
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Total Time: 30 minutes
🧂 Equipment Needed: Large pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, knife
💡 Top Tip: Use spicy sausage for extra flavor
There is nothing better on a cold day than a cozy bowl of soup. This recipe is a go to in our family for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. It is a one pot recipe and only takes 30 minutes to make. This is a huge WIN when you need a fast dinner.
The ingredients are very flexible. I’m using red potatoes since we were gifted a bunch, but any kind works! Add spicy sausage for heat or heavy whipping cream for extra richness.
This kid-approved soup is hearty and perfect with sourdough on the side. The ingredients in this recipe are simple, fresh, and healthy. And did I mention – so tasty?? You will want to add this recipe to your normal dinner rotation.
A note from Lexi
I can’t wait for you to try this soup! It’s one of those recipes that checks all the boxes — healthy, hearty, and so full of flavor. The ingredients are simple and flexible, which makes it easy to work with whatever you have on hand. I used red potatoes since we were gifted a bunch, but any variety will do. It’s a family favorite in our house and always kid-approved. It’s great for food allergies or dietary restrictions. Customize it to your liking such as adding spicy sausage. However, you make it, this sausage, potato, and spinach soup is comfort in a bowl – and I think you’ll love it as much as we do.
– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Ground pork sausage: I typically use a mild sausage as my kids are eating it, but a spicy sausage would also be delicious.
- Gluten free beef broth: Swap for chicken or vegetable broth. Looking for a more nourishing option? Use this homemade bone broth!
- Spinach: Added at the very end for some extra nutrition. Kale can also be used.
- Yellow onion: Great flavor!
- 4 medium red potatoes: I have also made this recipe with yellow potatoes or russet potatoes.
- Unsweetened coconut milk: This is added at the end to add some creaminess. Can swap for milk, half and half, or heavy whipping cream based on the level of creaminess you want.
- 2 cloves garlic
How to prepare sausage, potato, and spinach soup
Step 1: Brown the onion and sausage. Chop the sausage into large pieces as you cook.
Step 2: Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add beef broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced with fork.
Step 3: Add in spinach and coconut milk and cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted. Mash some of the potatoes to make the soup a thicker consistency. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Any will work! Yukon, russet, etc. I used red potatoes as I had those on hand. I do recommend peeling them for this recipe.
I used the brand “So Delicious, Dairy Free Organic Coconut Milk.” Most grocery stores should carry this in their dairy section. You can also used canned coconut milk, but only use unsweetened.
Half and half or heavy whipping cream makes it more creamy if you aren’t needing the soup to be dairy free.
Yes! This soup reheats beautifully. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. To reheat, warm on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally (you may want to add a splash of broth or water if it’s too thick).
Absolutely. Let the soup cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Freeze for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat gently.
You can! I’d swap the sausage for beans and add some extra vegetables like mushrooms or squash. Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth!
Homemade bone broth
Looking for a nourishing swap for beef broth. Check out this recipe for beef bone broth.
Equipment needed
- 1 cutting board
- 1 pairing knife
- 1 Dutch oven or large pot
What can I serve with this soup?
- Salad
- Bread or crackers
- Simple Sourdough Turkey Melt
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– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sausage
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth or beef bone broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 4 medium red potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- Add diced onion and ground sausage and cook until meat is no longer pink. Break into chunks as you cook. Drain excess grease.½ cup yellow onion, 1 lb. ground sausage
- Add garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.2 teaspoons garlic
- Add beef broth and potatoes.4 cups low-sodium beef broth, 4 medium red potatoes
- Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced with fork.
- Add in spinach and coconut milk and cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.4 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- Mash some of the potatoes to make the soup a thicker consistency.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Great for a cold day!
The perfect cozy soup!