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Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup: Comfort in a Bowl

A close-up of creamy sausage gnocchi soup filled with sausage crumbles, spinach, carrots, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Make this comforting, rich, and velvety Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup. It is a hearty one-pot meal ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the potato gnocchi to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until the broth is fully incorporated and creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely, which takes about 1 minute.
  8. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  9. Serve the hearty sausage gnocchi soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use sweet or hot Italian sausage based on your preference.
  • If you do not have fresh spinach, you can substitute with 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.
  • This recipe is a great one-pot meal, but you can serve it with crusty bread or garlic bread for dipping.
  • If the soup becomes too thick upon cooling, add a splash more chicken broth or water when reheating.

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