Description
A simple, hearty soup featuring Italian sausage, soft gnocchi, and a creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the gnocchi to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the soup is heated through and creamy. Do not boil after adding the cream.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute mild Italian sausage for spicy if you prefer less heat.
- For a thicker soup, you can mash a few of the cooked gnocchi against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 105
Keywords: creamy, sausage, gnocchi, soup, Italian sausage, comfort food, easy dinner