A rich and comforting creamy Italian sausage gnocchi soup, brimming with savory sausage, tender gnocchi, fresh spinach, and flavorful tomato broth with a silky finish.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb bulk Italian sausage (hot or mild), casings removed
1 medium onion, diced
2–3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4–6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Italian seasoning
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
28 oz crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
1 lb potato or mini gnocchi
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups fresh baby spinach (or kale)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: freshly grated Parmesan, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking into crumbles, until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes; bring to a boil.
Add gnocchi, then reduce to a simmer and cook until gnocchi floats and is tender (2–3 minutes).
Stir in heavy cream and spinach; simmer for 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use hot Italian sausage for added spice or mild for a gentler flavor.
Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
Add kale instead of spinach for a different leafy green option.
Gnocchi can be replaced with tortellini or pasta.
For freezing, omit gnocchi and cream until reheating for best texture.