Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or packaged)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let the mixture return to a gentle simmer.
- Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes, until they float to the top.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and Italian seasoning. Let it wilt for about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of your Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup!
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Use fresh or packaged gnocchi based on your preference.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg