Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a warm and inviting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This one-pot wonder features tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich, velvety broth, harmonizing savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this comforting soup not only warms the body but also fosters togetherness around the dinner table. Indulge in creamy spoonfuls that promise to wrap you in warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 16 oz gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it into small pieces.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the top (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce heat slightly, then stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach, cooking until spinach wilts (1 minute).
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with cracked pepper or grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg