Description
This Comforting Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a hearty, warm, and satisfying meal that combines pillowy potato gnocchi, tender vegetables, and flavorful turkey Italian sausage in a rich and velvety broth. Perfect for a quick dinner, this soup offers a delicious blend of Italian flavors with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 lb turkey Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Herbs and Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids and Dairy
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Other
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the turkey Italian sausage, breaking it into pieces with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Sprinkle in oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the Gnocchi: Stir in the gnocchi. Let the soup simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi are soft and floating.
- Stir in the Cream: Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to create a velvety, creamy base.
- Add the Spinach: Add the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt into the hot soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve warm and enjoy the creamy comfort.
Notes
- Brown the sausage well: This enhances the flavor of the soup.
- Don’t overcook the gnocchi: They become tender and soft within minutes.
- Use spinach at the end: To keep it vibrant and fresh.
- Simmer gently after adding cream: To avoid curdling.
- Taste before seasoning: The sausage and broth are already flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: creamy Italian sausage soup, gnocchi soup recipe, Italian comfort food, creamy gnocchi soup, easy sausage soup, Italian soup recipe, one pot soup
