Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
or remove casings
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup half and half
or heavy cream
- 32 oz chicken broth
or vegetable broth
- 8 oz potato gnocchi
- 6 oz fresh leaf spinach
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- to tastesalt and pepper
Directions
- 1
First, in a dutch oven or large pot on high/med heat, add oil and Italian sausage. Cut into the sausage to break it apart into small pieces. Brown sausage for 5 minutes. Remove from pot and place on a plate. You'll add it back to the pot later.
- 2
Next, add butter and onions to the pot. Cook for one minute. Add flour and stir.
- 3
Then, stir in the half and half followed by chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil.
- 4
Next, add gnocchi and spinach. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Then, add the browned ground sausage, garlic powder, corn starch, salt and pepper to taste. Sir and let cook five more minutes or until sausage is fully cooked.
Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, comforting meal that's ready in just 30 minutes? This Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup is the answer, delivering a satisfying blend of savory Italian sausage and tender potato gnocchi that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
This soup works its magic by combining rich Italian sausage with pillowy potato gnocchi in a luscious, creamy broth. The use of both butter and half and half creates a velvety texture, while the fresh spinach adds a welcome touch of freshness and color, making it a balanced and complete meal.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience with every spoonful. You'll enjoy the savory depth of the ground Italian sausage, perfectly complemented by the soft, chewy potato gnocchi. The creamy broth, enriched with butter and half and half, creates a velvety texture, while fresh spinach brightens the dish and adds a subtle earthy note. This hearty soup is designed to be a satisfying meal all on its own, coming together quickly for a delicious weeknight dinner.
While this soup is delicious as is, you can easily customize it. For a richer soup, swap the half and half for heavy cream. If you prefer a lighter broth, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also experiment with different types of ground sausage, such as mild or spicy Italian sausage, to adjust the flavor profile to your liking.
This Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a perfect, stand-alone meal for a cozy evening. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh black pepper for an extra layer of flavor.