Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly nights. This hearty soup combines savory Italian sausage, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach in a rich, creamy broth that warms both your body and soul. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home. Enjoy every spoonful as it transports you to a rustic Italian trattoria.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion; saut? until fragrant and onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and dried herbs; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float (usually about 2-3 minutes).
- Lower heat and add heavy cream and spinach; stir until spinach wilts (1-2 minutes). Season to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 855mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 62mg