Tuscan Soup

IngredientsPrint recipe

• 1 Lb sausages (Italian or smoked)
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1 big onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 Lb potatoes
• 1/4 cup wild rice or 1 15.5 oz can cannellini beans (drained)
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasonings
• Red pepper flakes to taste
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. Cut the sausages and potatoes into small pieces, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
2. Brown sausages in a skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and cook the onions until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Transfer onions and garlic to a large pot. Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, Italian seasonings, wild rice, salt & pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender and rice is fully cooked (about 20 minutes).
5. Add spinach leaves, heavy cream, and sausages and stir.
6. Serve immediately.

Substitute potatoes for gnocchi!