Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a cozy, one-pot meal packed with rich flavor and comforting textures. With savory Italian sausage, pillowy gnocchi, tender vegetables, and a creamy broth, this soup is both hearty and satisfying. It’s a perfect recipe for chilly nights, offering all the warmth of a classic Italian-inspired dish in every spoonful.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh spinach
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1 In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2 Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3 Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the gnocchi and dried thyme, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and floating.
4 Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
5 Let the soup simmer for a few minutes more until everything is well combined and heated through. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
You can substitute kale for spinach for a heartier green. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. If you like spice, use hot Italian sausage and add a pinch of red pepper flakes. This soup thickens slightly as it sits, making leftovers even more flavorful the next day.