Potato and Sausage Soup

SAUSAGE, POTATO AND SPINACH SOUP yield: 6 SERVINGS prep: 10MINUTES MINUTEScook: 20MINUTES MINUTEStotal: 30MINUTES MINUTES Hearty, comforting, and done in 30 min. Made with crumbled sausage, tender potatoes and sneaked in greens! 5 stars (145 ratings) INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 5 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 pound red potatoes, diced 3 cups baby spinach 1/4 cup heavy cream INSTRUCTIONS Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in garlic, onion, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in chicken broth and bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach until it begins to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. This Sausage, Potato and Spinach Soup recipe is brought to you by DAMN DELICIOUS https://damndelicious.net/2014/10/29/sausage-potato-spinach-soup/