Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food that envelops you in warmth with each spoonful. This delectable dish features tender gnocchi, hearty Italian sausage, and a rich, velvety broth infused with fresh spinach and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup combines simplicity with robust flavors, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. With its quick preparation and luscious taste, you can easily create a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach (baby spinach preferred)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook crumbled Italian sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil while scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor.
- Stir in gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float (typically 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in heavy cream and fresh spinach; simmer until spinach wilts (about 1 minute).
- Serve warm, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg