Spicy Sausage, Sweet Potato Soup

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INGREDIENTS
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
2 Tbs. Garlic – Minced
1 Medium Onion – Diced
1 lb. Hot Italian Sausage – Casings Removed
1 lb. Sweet Potato – Cubed
6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms – Quartered
6 Cups Chicken Stock
1 Tbs. Garlic Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper
6 oz. Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
(2 Tbs. Peace and Love)

DIRECTIONS
Heat slow cooker on low setting. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic and onions.  Cook until onions are translucent and soft.   Add the sausage to the pan and cook until the sausage is browned. While the sausage is browning, add sweet potato, mushrooms, chicken stock, garlic salt and pepper to the slow cooker.

Once the sausage is browned, drain any excess grease from the pan and add to slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Stir spinach leaves into slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.