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Sausage Gnocchi Soup

This Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup recipe has pillowy bites of potato gnocchi in a flavorful broth with juicy sausage and vegetables.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 655 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground sausage see notes
  • ½ cup dry white wine see notes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • ¾ cup carrots diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 oz. potato gnocchi in pasta aisle
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
Seasonings
  • ¾ teaspoon EACH: basil, parsley, oregano, mustard powder

Instructions

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  1. Pro Tip: Prepare/measure out all ingredients before beginning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook and crumble to break it apart. Stir occasionally until cooked through, 7-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the wine and set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the brown bits from the bottom/sides of the pot, this will add more flavor to the soup. Bubble gently and reduce by half, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add the butter, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the soy sauce, hot sauce, and seasonings and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken broth in small splashes, stirring continuously. Add the heavy cream in the same manner. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  7. Add the sausage back along with the gnocchi and simmer for about 5 minutes, refer to package instructions for exact cooking time.
  8. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and serve!

Notes

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  • Storage:
  • Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 6 servings in this recipe.
  • Sausage: I use (and love) Jimmy Dean regular sausage in this recipe, it’s delicious. I find it near the bacon and breakfast sausage.
  • Wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc are my go-to dry white wines for this recipe. My next recommendation would be non-alcoholic white wine, which is widely available. While the wine does really elevate this, chicken broth can be used instead.
  • Parmesan Cheese: Grate the Parmesan from a block to ensure it melts well into the soup and tastes the best. I use Belgioioso Parmesan cheese.
  • Flavor Enhancers: The soy sauce, hot sauce, and mustard powder are flavor enhancers that can't be tasted outright. I use Frank's Hot Sauce.
  • Half and half can be used instead of heavy cream if needed/preferred.
  • Kale can be used instead of spinach, give it 2-3 minutes additional cooking time.
  • Gnocchi Substitutes: To use potatoes instead of gnocchi, try my Sausage Potato Soup. To use tortellini instead, try my Sausage Tortellini Soup.
  • Sausage Gnocchi Soup pairs well with No Knead Bread, Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, and Ranch Oyster Crackers.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This recipe does freeze/reheat pretty well. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 655kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 1716mg (72%) Potassium 468mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4954IU (99%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 655

% Daily Value*

Calories 655kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 1716mg 72%
Potassium 468mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 4954IU 99%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.