ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP SOUP

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This is a hearty and very flavorful soup with lots of fresh ingredients... and a kick! I serve it with crusty italian bread and California Zinfandel.

Provided by LynnAlex

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 lb shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 quart chicken stock
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, with leaves chopped
4 red potatoes, diced
1 bay leaf
1 head garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley
1 dash of crushed red pepper
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat olive oil and add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add sausage and cook until almost brown.
  • Add celery and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, spinach, parsley and red pepper.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

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