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Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

A close-up of creamy sausage gnocchi soup, featuring plump gnocchi, ground sausage, and carrots, garnished with parsley.
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Make this quick, one-pot creamy Italian sausage gnocchi soup for a comforting weeknight dinner in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the package of gnocchi to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the soup is smooth and heated through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute mild or hot Italian sausage based on your preference.
  • For a thicker soup, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, or let the soup simmer uncovered for an extra 5 minutes before adding the cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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