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Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup: A Flavorful One-Pot Dinner

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Make this comforting sausage gnocchi soup for a hearty weeknight meal. This one-pot recipe delivers tender gnocchi and savory Italian sausage in a rich, creamy broth, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if you are using them. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the potato gnocchi to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top and are tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook just until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the broth is velvety.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt and black pepper as needed. Serve this easy gnocchi recipe hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker broth, you can stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water before adding the cream.
  • You can substitute sweet Italian sausage for spicy if you prefer less heat in your comfort food dinner.
  • If you do not have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.

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