Description
Warm up with this indulgent and comforting Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup, a dish packed with hearty flavors and creamy goodness. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or a savory lunch, this recipe will hit the spot.
Ingredients
1 package gnocchi
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up as it browns. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the garlic and carrots for about 3 minutes, until tender.
3. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top.
5. Add the spinach and heavy cream, letting the spinach wilt and the cream thicken the soup.
6. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
You can use mild or spicy sausage depending on your heat preference. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream. This soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh side salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg