Italian Sausage, Potato & Spinach Soup

I made this tonight. It was so easy to throw together at the last minute. My daughter and I really loved it. This is definitely going into our favorites list

Italian Sausage, Potato & Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large carrot, sliced thin
• 2 Russet Potatoes, cleaned and cubed with skin on
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 to 1 lb. Your favorite Italian Turkey sausages (you can slice or use links, don't worry)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 5 oz. package of fresh baby spinach
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 (15 oz.) can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
• 1 cup half and half

Instructions

1. In your pot or Dutch Oven, warm the butter and olive oil on medium heat and begin softening your vegetables. I like to start with the tougher ones first, like carrots, potatoes and celery then add in the onion and garlic with the sausage while continually stirring being careful do not burn until sausages are brownish.
2. After the veggies are softened, add the chicken stock, the spinach, and the bay leaf, cover and simmer on low for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and add the Cannellini beans and stir.
4. Slowly add the half and half while stirring it into the soup.
5. Serve warm with fresh bread.
6. Serves 6.
7. Enjoy!

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