This hearty and comforting Sausage Gnocchi Soup comes together in about 30 minutes and is made all in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love! You can easily switch up the ingredients based on what you have in your fridge or pantry, making it a perfect meal to use up leftovers, seriously, a “clean out the fridge” kinda recipe that’s delicious every time!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3/4 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
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
- 3/4 teaspoon basil, dried
- 3/4 teaspoon parsley, dried
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
Let’s Get Cooking!
The Easy Method
Prep it up – First, gather and measure all your ingredients before diving into cooking. It makes life way easier, trust me!
Heat the olive oil – In a large soup pot over medium heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Swirl it around and let it heat up for about a minute.
Cook the sausage – Toss in 1 pound of ground sausage and cook while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir occasionally, allowing it to brown and cook through, about 7-10 minutes. Once it’s good and browned, remove it with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Deglaze with wine – Now, let’s add that 1/2 cup of dry white wine! Increase the heat back to medium and with a silicone spatula, scrape the yummy bits off the bottom of the pot. This not only adds flavor, but it’s also super satisfying! Let it bubble gently and reduce by half, which takes about 4 minutes.
Add the veggies and butter – After the wine reduces, throw in 3 tablespoons of butter, diced yellow onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook it all together for about 5-6 minutes until the veggies are softened and the onions turn translucent.
Season it up – Stir in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, hot sauce, and your dried herbs (basil, parsley, oregano) and cook for another 2 minutes. This is when the kitchen will start smelling absolutely fantastic!
Thicken it! – Grab your 1/3 cup flour and sprinkle it over the mixture, stirring for another 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Add the chicken broth and cream – Slowly pour in 5 cups of chicken broth in small splashes to prevent lumps, stirring continuously. Once combined, do the same with 1 cup of heavy cream. Bring this to a boil, then reduce heat to let it simmer.
Gnocchi time – Stir the browned sausage back in along with 16 oz of gnocchi. Let it simmer according to package instructions, typically around 5 minutes.
Final touches – Lower the heat and sprinkle in 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it’s melted and creamy. Toss in 3 cups of baby spinach right at the end and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Serve it up – Now the moment of truth! Ladle the soup into bowls, and enjoy the hugs of flavor this Sausage Gnocchi Soup delivers!
Why I Love This Recipe
Alright, y’all. This is my go-to recipe when I’ve had a long day and need something comforting but quick. It’s kind of like a warm hug in a bowl! My family requests this all the time, and honestly? I’m a real sucker for a creamy soup loaded with flavor! Plus, it’s super versatile, just toss in whatever veggies or proteins you have on hand. You’ll genuinely notice how comforting it is, especially on chilly evenings!
If you loved this Sausage Gnocchi Soup, be sure to check out my Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, my Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup, or my Quick Cheddar Garlic Potato Soup!
Serving and Storage Tips
When you’re ready to enjoy your delightful Sausage Gnocchi Soup, serve it hot with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan on top and a slice of crusty bread for dipping. Perfectly crusty bread will do wonders!
Storage: This soup will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just cool it completely before transferring it to an airtight container.
Reheating: To reheat, gently warm it in the saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. If it thickened up too much in the fridge, just add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen it up.
Freezer friendly: Yes! You can freeze this soup for up to 3 months. Just make sure to leave out the gnocchi, as they can become mushy when frozen. Freeze the soup alone and add fresh gnocchi when you reheat it!
And there you have it! Your very own Sausage Gnocchi Soup that’s as easy as it is comforting. Trust me, this will quickly become your new favorite way to warm up on a busy weeknight! Enjoy!
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