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Cozy Sausage Gnocchi Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and a rich, creamy broth, perfect for a chilly evening.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Cozy Sausage Gnocchi Soup

When the weather turns cool and you're craving something truly comforting, this Cozy Sausage Gnocchi Soup is exactly what you need. It's a hug in a bowl, packed with flavorful Italian sausage, tender pillowy gnocchi, and a lusciously creamy broth that's seasoned to perfection. This soup is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out, making it an instant family favorite.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
  • 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set sausage aside.

  2. Step 2

    Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their liquid). Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. Step 4

    Add the gnocchi and cooked sausage back into the pot. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and float to the top.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, until the spinach wilts. Do not boil after adding cream.

  6. Step 6

    Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle hot into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips

  • For an even richer flavor, use a mix of spicy and mild Italian sausage.
  • Swap spinach for kale, adding it a bit earlier to give it more time to soften.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the gnocchi against the side of the pot.

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