Ingredients

1 lb mild ground sausage

5 lbs of potatoes

1 lb carrots

1 lb corn

32 ounces chicken broth

2 cups water

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp italian spices

dash of red pepper

3 handfuls spinach

8 oz heavy cream

8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese

4 tbs butter

8 oz sour cream

grated parmesan cheese

parsley flakes

Preparation

  1. Chop carrots
  2. Peel and then shred potatoes
  3. Place carrots, potatoes, corn, chicken stock, water and all the spices except for the parsley into a large pot and bring to low boil. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary
  4. Brown sausage in separate pan, set aside
  5. Chop spinach
  6. Shred cheese
  7. Continue boiling vegetables until potatoes are soft
  8. Add sausage, cheese and spinach to pot
  9. Continue low boil for 10 minutes
  10. Add butter, sour cream and heavy cream to pot
  11. Lower soup to a simmer
  12. Cook on simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  13. Serve hot with parsley and parmesan sprinkled on top