Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup
This creamy soup combines Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and fresh spinach for a comforting meal. It's perfect for chilly evenings and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package potato gnocchi 16 oz
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- to taste Salt and pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the diced onion in the same pot until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, adding Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, cooked sausage, and chopped spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.