Creamy Sausage, Spinach, and Gnocchi Soup
A comforting and creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and fresh spinach, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage Use high-quality for best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the sausage.
- 1 onion, diced For flavor base.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Enhances aroma.
- 4 cups chicken broth Base for the soup.
- 16 ounces package gnocchi Use fresh or packaged.
- 2 cups fresh spinach Can substitute with kale.
- 1 cup heavy cream Adds creaminess.
- Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning.
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving Adds a savory finish.
- Crusty Italian bread for serving Perfect for dipping.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the Italian sausage. Cook until nicely browned, breaking it apart with your spoon.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, creating a lovely aroma.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they start floating to the surface.
- Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve with crusty Italian bread.
Notes
For thickness, let it simmer longer after adding cream. Experiment with herbs and different proteins like turkey or vegetarian sausage.