Sausage Potato Soup | Soups and Stews | Umami

Ingredients

• 16 oz spicy Italian crumbled sausage (raw)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic (minced or finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 5 cups chicken broth (or stock)
• 1 ½ pounds red or yellow potatoes (not russet) - cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups spinach (or kale)
• ½ cup heavy cream (or more, up to 1 cup if it makes sense)
• 4 tablespoons fresh thyme (or chopped parsley - purely for aesthetics)