Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup
A comforting one-pot soup featuring savory sausage, soft gnocchi, and fresh spinach, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage Can use hot or sweet sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped Adds flavor to the base
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Enhances the aroma
- 4 cups chicken broth Base of the soup
- 1 cup diced tomatoes Canned tomatoes work well
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adds Italian flavor
- to taste Salt and pepper Season to preference
- 1 pound gnocchi Can use fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach Wilt down into the soup
- to taste Grated Parmesan cheese For serving
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Once it’s boiling, add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a spicier flavor, use hot Italian sausage instead of sweet sausage. To enhance the soup’s flavor, let it simmer for an extra 10-15 minutes. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery for more texture. To store leftovers, refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before serving.