Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
35 min

This creamy sausage gnocchi soup combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage with soft, pillowy potato gnocchi in a velvety, spinach-infused broth.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • salt, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for 8-10 minutes until crumbled and slightly brown.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and continue cooking and stirring for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the white wine and stir well, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced.

  5. 5

    Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a gentle boil, then lower it again and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in the heavy cream and gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes or per the package instructions (they will float to the surface when done).

  7. 7

    Finally, stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese and cook until wilted. Stir well, then taste and season with salt as needed.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!