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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

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This is the ultimate comfort food: a hearty, creamy Italian sausage gnocchi soup that comes together fast. We build deep flavor quickly in one pot, making cleanup simple for your busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned through. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the uncooked gnocchi to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the surface.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until the broth is smooth and creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For an easy weeknight soup, use pre-cooked or shelf-stable gnocchi if you are short on time, but the fresh kind cooks perfectly right in the broth.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with dry white wine and let it cook down for 2 minutes before adding the rest of the broth.
  • This recipe is perfect for using up greens; substitute kale for spinach, adding it a few minutes earlier so it has time to soften.

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