A creamy, cozy soup made with Italian sausage, gnocchi, spinach, and Parmesan — ready in 30 minutes and packed with bold flavor in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 small onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
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1½ cups heavy cream
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3 cups fresh spinach
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown sausage until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion and carrots; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add gnocchi and simmer until tender, 3–4 minutes.
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Reduce heat. Stir in cream and spinach. Let spinach wilt.
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Turn off heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Serve hot.