Description
This Creamy Sausage and Gnocchi Soup is a rich, comforting dish made with browned Italian sausage, pillowy gnocchi, tender kale, and a savory, creamy broth. A one-pot meal ready in under 30 minutes, this soup is perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (16 oz.) package gnocchi
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil, torn (for garnish)
Instructions
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Brown the Sausage:
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the pot.
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add onion, carrot, celery, and salt.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
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Add Aromatics:
- Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and chili flakes.
- Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Simmer the Soup:
- Return the sausage to the pot.
- Pour in chicken stock and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Cook the Gnocchi & Kale:
- Add gnocchi and kale.
- Cook for 3 minutes, or until gnocchi is tender.
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Finish & Serve:
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze without gnocchi for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
