Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup
A rich and creamy soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, crumbled and browned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 oz gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the gnocchi to the pot. Cook as per the package instructions (usually around 3-4 minutes), or until the gnocchi floats to the surface.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, stir in a pat of butter for extra richness.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the gnocchi to avoid it becoming mushy.’, ‘Use fresh spinach for better flavor and texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning as you cook.’, ‘For a thicker soup, whisk a tablespoon of flour into the cream before adding it to the pot.’, ‘If the soup is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: Italian sausage, gnocchi soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, spinach soup