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How to Make Gnocchi, Spinach, and Meatball Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gnocchi, spinach, and meatball soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in. This Italian-inspired soup is filled with pillowy potato dumplings, tender spinach, and savory meatballs, all swimming in a rich and flavorful broth. It's a complete meal in a bowl, full of satisfying flavors and textures that will warm you up from the inside out.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 (32 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (17.5 ounce) packages potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or Italian parsley
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving
  • 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat and sauté onion in hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper; bring slowly to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare meatballs: Combine ground beef, beaten egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Roll mixture into tiny 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Drop meatballs carefully, one at a time, into simmering soup in the pot. Bring to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off any foam that comes to the surface with a spoon and discard.
  • Add gnocchi, escarole, and carrot; bring soup back to a simmer. Stir in half-and-half, spinach, and basil. When gnocchi rise to the top, remove from heat.
  • Discard bay leaf and garnish with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to serve.

    • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 634mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 477mg

    Categories

    Gnocchi recipes
    Spinach recipes
    Meatball recipes
    Soup recipes