Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring savory Italian sausage, tender potato gnocchi, fresh greens, and a luscious creamy broth. Perfect for cozy meals, this quick and easy soup offers customizable flavors, freezer-friendly convenience, and a delicious balance of richness and spice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the ground Italian sausage. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes, developing a savory base for the soup.
- Sauté aromatics: Remove excess fat if necessary, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant, enhancing the flavor base.
- Add broth and spices: Pour in the chicken broth and stir in dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi directly into the simmering broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the gnocchi float to the top, indicating they are done.
- Stir in cream and greens: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach or kale. Simmer gently just until the greens wilt and everything is heated through, about 2 minutes.
Notes
- Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook gnocchi; they are done when they float to the surface.
- Simmer gently after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley just before serving for added brightness.
- If the soup is too thick, thin it with a splash of chicken broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Italian sausage soup, creamy gnocchi soup, sausage gnocchi recipe, comforting soup, Italian comfort food
