Description
Hearty “creamy italian sausage gnocchi soup” brings robust flavors from Italian culinary traditions, blending tender gnocchi with rich, spicy sausage in a luxurious broth. Comfort meets sophistication in this soul-warming dish you’ll savor down to the last comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 package (16 ounces/454 grams) potato gnocchi
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Transform the Italian sausage into golden, crumbly morsels by sizzling it in a spacious pot over moderate heat, ensuring thorough browning and releasing its robust flavors.
- Elevate the aromatic profile by introducing finely diced onions and crushed garlic, allowing them to dance and soften, creating a fragrant foundation for the soup.
- Cascade chicken broth into the pot, generating a gentle simmer while incorporating Italian seasoning and a whisper of red pepper flakes to kindle a subtle warmth.
- Gently introduce pillowy gnocchi into the bubbling liquid, allowing them to drift and dance until they buoyantly emerge to the surface, signaling their perfect tenderness.
- Cascade heavy cream into the mixture, creating a luxurious, velvety texture while welcoming fresh spinach leaves to wilt gracefully into the soup’s embrace.
- Conclude the culinary symphony by folding freshly grated Parmesan cheese throughout, lending a salty, nutty complexity and seasoning judiciously with salt and black pepper to harmonize the dish’s intricate flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming, creamy concoction into waiting bowls, presenting a comforting Italian-inspired masterpiece ready to delight eager palates.
Notes
- Opt for lean Italian sausage to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor profiles.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk alternatives for lighter version without compromising creaminess.
- Explore gluten-free gnocchi options made from potato or alternative grains for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like kale, zucchini, or bell peppers during sautéing stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg