Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup, cozy and easy.
A rich and comforting creamy Italian sausage gnocchi soup loaded with tender vegetables, pillowy gnocchi, and savory seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, optional
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes if using. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Add gnocchi and cook for 3–5 minutes until they float and become tender.
6. Reduce heat to low and stir in spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
7. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy and heated through.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker soup, simmer a few extra minutes before adding cream.
Use mild or hot sausage depending on spice preference.
Substitute kale for spinach if desired.