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Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup

This hearty sweet potato and sausage soup is a nourishing, high-protein meal that perfectly balances savoury and sweet notes. The combination of smoked linguiça or chorizo provides a deep, spice-infused base, while the duo of sweet and white potatoes creates a wonderfully thick and comforting texture. Fresh spinach is stirred through at the final moment, adding a vibrant colour and a boost of nutrients to every spoonful.

Ideal for a warming midweek dinner or a filling weekend lunch, this one-pot recipe is as practical as it is delicious. By mashing a portion of the potatoes directly into the broth, you achieve a rich, velvety consistency without the need for heavy cream. Serve this wholesome soup with a slice of crusty sourdough bread for a complete and satisfying homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup

  • 45ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 10- to 300g fully cooked smoked Portuguese linguiça sausage or chorizo sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

  • 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

  • 900g red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams

  • about 2 large), peeled, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

  • 450g white-skinned potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

  • 6 cups low-salt chicken broth

  • 1 250g bag fresh spinach

How to make Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook until brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Transfer sausage to paper towels to drain. Add onions and garlic to pot and cook until translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add all potatoes and cook until beginning to soften, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Using potato masher, mash some of potatoes in pot. Add browned sausage to soup. Stir in spinach and simmer just until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and serve.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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