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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Close-up of a bowl of creamy sausage gnocchi soup featuring browned sausage pieces, soft gnocchi, and wilted spinach.
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Make this hearty, creamy Italian sausage and gnocchi soup in one pot. It is a comforting, rich meal ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

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 to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the 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 and fresh spinach. Cook just until the spinach wilts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the cream.
  • If you prefer kale over spinach, add chopped kale when you add the broth and cook it until tender before adding the gnocchi.
  • This recipe uses standard potato gnocchi, which cooks very fast. If you use frozen gnocchi, adjust the cooking time slightly.

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