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Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

A rich and cozy Italian-inspired soup made with sausage, gnocchi, spinach, and cream — perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Equipment

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in gnocchi and cook until they float to the top, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve hot with crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add extra broth when reheating as gnocchi may thicken the soup.