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Venison Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

This sausage and gnocchi soup is creamy, delicious, a little bit spicy, and so comforting on a cold winter day! It's the perfect use for the venison Italian sausage you have sitting in your freezer!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 485 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon pork lard (or other cooking fat)
  • 1 lb venison Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced (about 1.5 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 5 ½ cups light-colored broth (chicken, game bird, etc.)
  • 2 roasted red peppers, diced (about 1 cup) - directions below, or jarred
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale, cut into ribbons (about 4 cups)
  • ½ cup Parmesan, freshly grated
  • ⅓ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. To large pot, add lard. Heat over medium-high heat until melted.
  2. Add sausage and break up meat into pieces. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until browned. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Turn heat down to low, add butter and stir until melted.
  4. Add onions and garlic and stir to coat. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Add gnocchi and bring to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5 additional minutes.
  7. Add diced roasted red peppers and sausage. Bring back to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Add cream and bring to a low simmer. Add in kale and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. You may not need any depending on the seasoning in your sausage and broth.
  10. Top with fresh grated parmesan and parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!
How to make roasted red peppers:
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  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove stems, seeds, and white membranes.
  3. Place peppers, cut side down, on parchment paper-lined pan.
  4. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is bubbling and pulling away from the flesh. You can remove them at this point or leave in the oven for another 5-10 minutes, until the skin is starting to blacken and the peppers start losing their shape. You'll get more flavor out of them if you leave them in!
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove peels and discard. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. You can pressure can roasted peppers in oil if you'd like to preserve them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 936mg (39%) Potassium 589mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 4528IU (91%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 222mg (22%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485

% Daily Value*

Calories 485kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 936mg 39%
Potassium 589mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 4528IU 91%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 222mg 22%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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