Creamy Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
Warm up this season with a bowl of comforting, restaurant-quality Creamy Italian Sausage and Gnocchi soup that’s both quick and easy to make. Loaded with savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, fresh baby spinach, and a hint of Parmesan, this rich and flavorful soup will make you feel like you’re dining at your favorite Italian restaurant – all without leaving home. Perfect for chilly fall and winter nights, this hearty soup pairs beautifully with garlic bread or breadsticks and promises to be a crowd-pleaser for the whole family. And here are some more soup recipes to check out while you are here!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This creamy sausage and gnocchi soup is:
- Quick and Easy: Made in just one pot and ready in under an hour.
- Restaurant-Quality: Rich flavors and creamy texture make it taste gourmet.
- Comfort Food at Its Finest: With Italian sausage, gnocchi, and Parmesan, this is an ultimate cozy meal.
- Perfect for Cold Weather: Ideal for warming up on fall and winter days.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6–7 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
This is just a summary, the full recipe is below.
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, carrots, celery, and onion. Stir frequently until the sausage is browned, and the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, making sure to drain the oil off the tomatoes first. Stir everything well to release the garlic’s aroma and add a boost of flavor.
Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of herbs de Provence for a touch of earthy, aromatic goodness. If you can’t find this, use Italian Seasoning. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and the gnocchi, then bring everything to a boil. Let it boil for about 2 minutes to allow the gnocchi to start cooking.
Reduce the heat and stir in the chopped baby spinach and heavy cream. These add beautiful color and richness to the soup.
Lastly
Shred fresh Parmesan cheese directly into the soup and stir to combine. Let the soup simmer on low for about 30 minutes, thickening to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan if desired, and serve with a side of toasted garlic bread, breadsticks, croutons, or crackers! It also pairs well with a nice dinner salad!
If you do make this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating! I love hearing from you and it helps so much! Thank you!
Creamy Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- Pro Tip Gather all of your ingredients and prep everything before getting started!
- 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage
- 2 Carrots, diced
- 2 Ribs of Celery, diced
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/4 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped and drained
- 1 tsp Herbs De Provence or Italian Seasoning
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 lb Shelf Stable Potato Gnocchi
- 2 Cups Fresh Baby Spinach, chopped frozen will also work
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream or half and half
- 3 oz Fresh Parmesan, grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven or large pot, cook the sausage with the onions, carrots and celery over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, making sure to drain the oil off the tomatoes first. Stir everything well to release the garlic’s aroma and add a boost of flavor.
- Sprinkle in the herbs de Provence and add the chicken broth and the gnocchi, then bring everything to a boil. Let it boil for about 2 minutes to cook the gnocchi, then stir in the spinach until it is wilted down.
- Reduce the heat, then add in the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
- Let the soup simmer on low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until it has thickened up.
- Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Super easy and awesomely delicious!!! I feel like I am enjoying a soup that is better than The Olive Garden. I didn’t have carrots and it was still great. Flavor and textures were phenomenal. Come home on a cold dreary day and make this soup quick and your day will brighten up.
Aww. What a lovely review, Holly! Thank you so much!
I just made this and had to pause eating just to leave a review! This is FANTASTIC! Its cold and raining here today and this hit the spot. The flavors are phenomenal. I agree with the other poster. This is better than Olive Garden. I’ve made so many of your recipes and have never been disappointed. You are amazing, keep them coming!! My family and I appreciate you!
What an incredibly nice review! Thank you so much!
Great soup! I used 4 cups of broth because my household likes it soupy but it still came out nice and creamy. Plus I didn’t have to add anything when reheating. My wife says I will definitely need to put this recipe into rotation.
So happy to hear that Larry!
Yummy soup! I used a cheese tortellini instead of gnocchi and added a lot more broth to thin it out. It just keeps getting better and better every time I take it out of the fridge. This is a keeper, thanks!
That is so great Mellie! I am so happy that you love it so much! The cheese tortellini sounds absolutely amazing!
What an awesome recipe! Great flavor. I used maybe 1c more chicken stock and used homemade gnocchi. This is company worthy recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipe this will be made for my family for years to come.
I cannot tell you how incredibly happy that makes me! Thank you for such a lovely review. 🙂
So good!!! I used shredded carrots because I don’t like chunked, cooked carrots and it still added the flavor needed. I also didn’t add the celery. I put maybe a half a cup more of stock. This is so good. Like totally going to be a staple in the household! And easy!
So happy to hear it Steph!
This is one of the best soups I have ever eaten! Working my way through all your soup recipes… I love winter!
That is so great to hear Michelle! Thank you so much for leaving a review!
This soup is quite possibly the best soup I have made. The only change I made is I used Italian seasoning. This will be a staple in my rotation!
So very happy to hear that Birdie! Thank you so much!
1st time making this soup and 1st having gnocchi. This was wonderful!!! Definitely going to make this again and again. I followed you recipe exactly and it did not disappoint! Thank you for such a great dinner on a rainy Sunday night!!