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Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

A close-up of a creamy, rich gnocchi soup featuring tender gnocchi, ground meat, carrots, and celery.
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A simple, hearty, one-pot soup featuring Italian sausage, soft potato dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth. This recipe is suitable for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the gnocchi to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the soup is heated through and the cheese melts. Do not boil after adding cream.
  7. Taste the soup and add salt as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir this slurry into the simmering soup before adding the cream.
  • For a different flavor profile, substitute mild Italian sausage with hot Italian sausage.
  • You can use fresh or frozen gnocchi, but adjust the cooking time based on the type you select.

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