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Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup - Your Cozy Comfort Food Fix

Delight in this Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup, a cozy dish featuring savory sausage and soft gnocchi, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 package Fresh gnocchi
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, or turkey sausage as a lighter option
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach
  • 2 medium Carrots diced, can substitute with parsnips
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. If needed, add olive oil, then sauté the diced carrots and minced garlic for about 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the fresh gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the spinach and heavy cream, mixing until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Return the sausage to the pot, add thyme, salt, and pepper, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drain excess fat from the sausage well for a creamy soup experience. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and customize the sausage type for variations.

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