Description
Warm up with a bowl of Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup, the ultimate comfort food that combines savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this soup will become a family favorite that pleases everyone at the table. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad to make it a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and carrots to the pot; sauté for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the gnocchi; cook for 2-3 minutes until they float.
- Add spinach and heavy cream; stir until spinach wilts and soup thickens.
- Return sausage to the pot; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers. For a lighter version, reduce the amount of cream or substitute half-and-half. Always taste before serving to adjust seasoning as needed.