Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients

• olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 1.5 tbsp minced garlic (1-2 tablespoons)
• 1 lb mild italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp parsley (dried)
• 1 tsp oregano (dried)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp crushed red peppers (optional)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 16 oz dry gnocchi pasta (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
• 2 cup heavy cream
• 3 oz parmesean cheese (grated; can substitute for romano cheese)
• 2 cup fresh spinach (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook until translucent.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and combine with the onions.

4. 4

   Add 1 lb of mild Italian sausage to the pan.

5. 5

   Once the sausage is cooked through, add the seasonings: salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red peppers (if using), and tomato paste.

6. 6

   Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth.

7. 7

   Once the mixture reaches a boil, add the 16 oz of dry gnocchi.

8. 8

   Cook the gnocchi for 2-3 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn the heat down to low and add 2 cups of heavy cream.

10. 10

    Stir in 3 oz of grated parmesan cheese until well incorporated.

11. 11

    Add the chopped fresh spinach to the pan.

12. 12

    Let the soup simmer on low for an additional 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

13. 13

    Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute Romano cheese for the Parmesan if preferred. For a larger crowd, the author recommends doubling the batch as it is a highly requested dish.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• dinner
• fall
• one-pot
• comfort food
• creamy