PrintCreamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup in 30 Minutes
You can make this comforting, one-pot Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup quickly. It features savory Italian sausage, tender potato gnocchi, and a rich, velvety broth, making it a perfect, hearty weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- 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 any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 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 surface.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until the broth is smooth and creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely, which takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a slightly brighter flavor, add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste with the garlic.
- If you want to skip the cream, you can use 1/2 cup of half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter texture.
- This soup is best eaten the day it is made, as the gnocchi can absorb too much liquid if stored overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80