How to Make Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is known for its hearty and comforting dishes, and this Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup is no exception. Packed with savory Italian sausage, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich broth, this soup is the perfect way to warm up during the cold winter months. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just want to enjoy a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for Italian comfort food.

The star of this soup is the Italian sausage, which adds a robust and flavorful ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound bulk Italian sausage
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 ½ cups Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup chopped spinach
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or more to taste), for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground sausage until browned, breaking it up into small pieces, about 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a bowl. Drain fat from skillet; wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
  • Melt butter in skillet over medium heat, Stir in onion and sauté until translucent, 2 or 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Whisk in flour until evenly mixed into butter, 1 minute. Slowly pour in cream and Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth. Whisk mixture until it comes to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Simmer until mixture thickens, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Return sausage to the skillet; add spinach, tomatoes, and gnocchi. Cook over medium heat until gnocchi is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add dash of salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    683 cal.

    • Total Fat: 54g
    • Saturated Fat: 30g
    • Cholesterol: 160mg
    • Sodium: 866mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 420mg