Name: Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup : Cozy Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted for extra flavor); 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version); ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 (16 oz) package gnocchi (or ditalini pasta for a twist); 2 cups baby spinach or kale; Salt & black pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley or basil, chopped; Extra Parmesan cheese

Description

When the temperature drops, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm, creamy bowl of soup.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Soup:

- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 small onion, diced

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

- 4 cups chicken broth

- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted for extra flavor)

- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)

- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 1 (16 oz) package gnocchi (or ditalini pasta for a twist)

- 2 cups baby spinach or kale

- Salt & black pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped

- Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Sausage

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

1. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it browns.

1. Once cooked, remove excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

1. Add diced onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

1. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3: Build the Broth

1. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes.

1. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Step 4: Add the Gnocchi & Spinach

1. Stir in gnocchi (or pasta) and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.

1. Add spinach/kale and stir until wilted.

Step 5: Make It Creamy

1. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.

1. Simmer for 2 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!

1. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan.

1. Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast for dipping!

Notes

- For a lighter version – Use turkey sausage and half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

- Make it gluten-free – Use gluten-free gnocchi or ditalini pasta.

- Want extra thickness? – Stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 320
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g

Keywords: Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup