Description
This Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. It’s packed with flavor from Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and creamy goodness, all brought together in a delightful one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 400 g (1 lb) Italian sausage
- casings removed and cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion
- finely diced
- 1 medium carrot
- diced
- 2 celery sticks
- diced
- 2 large garlic cloves
- minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 75 ml (⅓ cup) dry white wine
- 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock
- 150 ml (¾ cup) double cream
- 500 g gnocchi
- A handful baby spinach
- 30 g (¼ cup) freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red chilli flakes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the dry white wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and stir in the gnocchi. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes until the gnocchi float to the surface.
- Stir in the double cream and baby spinach, allowing the soup to heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan.
Notes
Feel free to customize the soup by adding your favorite vegetables or using a different type of meat. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1,150 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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