Sausage and Potato Chowder | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian hot sausage links
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced tiny
• 1/4 white onion, minced
• 1 celery stalk plus leaves, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
• Cracked black pepper, for garnish