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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup: Ready in 30 Minutes

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy sausage gnocchi soup, featuring soft gnocchi, crumbled sausage, and wilted spinach.
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Make this hearty, one-pot Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner. It combines savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, velvety broth, ready in under 30 minutes.

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 pound potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or refrigerated
  • 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 any 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 Parmesan cheese until the broth is smooth and creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely into the soup.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve this easy weeknight soup hot.

Notes

  • For a heartier texture, substitute half of the chicken broth with half-and-half or whole milk for an even richer broth.
  • If you prefer kale over spinach, add chopped kale when you add the broth and cook until tender before adding the gnocchi.
  • This recipe is a great base for a family friendly dinner; feel free to add 1/2 cup of frozen peas along with the gnocchi for extra color and nutrition.

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