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    Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

    Published: Dec 29, 2022 · Modified: Jan 14, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is super flavorful, filling, and made on the stove in no time at all! Italian Sausage adds a slight kick that is offset by the creamy broth. Loads of texture from the gnocchi, beans, and kale.

    sausage gnocchi soup in a bowl

    This sausage gnocchi soup is super filling for a meal on its own, but you can serve it with some crusty French bread from the grocery store, a loaf of this roasted garlic no knead bread, or air fryer garlic bread.

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    • Why I Love This Recipe:
    • Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Equipment
    • Leftovers and Storage
    • Recipe Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why I Love This Recipe:

    • Super Filling – I don’t know about you, but some soups don’t get even close to filling me up. But this soup is the opposite! Thanks to the sausage, gnocchi, and beans it is so filling and satisfying.
    • Creamy – Adding a small amount of heavy cream transforms the broth into creamy, dreamy deliciousness!
    • Easy One-Pot – This soup recipe is made in just on pot on the stove and is ready in just 30 minutes.
    Italian sausage gnocchi soup in a dutch oven

    Ingredients

    • Olive Oil and Butter - I love using both when cooking the onion to get the best of both flavor worlds
    • White or Yellow Onion
    • Minced Garlic
    • All-Purpose Flour - You'll use this to make a roux which helps thicken the soup
    • Ground Italian Sausage - I used hot for the added spice, but you can use mild as well
    • Spices - Paprika, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Pepper
    • Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Stock
    • Canned Cannellini Beans
    • Potato Gnocchi - The kind that you can find in the dry pasta aisle (not the frozen kind)
    • Chopped Kale
    • Heavy Cream
    • Lemon Juice
    potato gnocchi in package

    Step by Step Instructions

    This recipe for Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is filling, flavorful, and easy to make all in one pot!

    1. Cook Onion and Sausage – Grab a large soup pot and heat up the oil and butter. Sauté the onion until it is starting to soften then add the sausage and cook/brown the sausage while crumbling. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    2. Add Flour and Spices – Add the flour, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot, stir and cook for a minute to make a roux.
    3. Cook Gnocchi – Add the broth to the pot, scrape any bits off of the bottom, bring to a simmer. Add the gnocchi along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until the gnocchi is almost tender.
    4. Add Kale and Beans – Add the chopped kale and white beans to the soup and cook for another 5 minutes or so until the kale is wilted.
    5. Finish Soup – Stir in the cream and lemon juice. Serve and enjoy!
    kale, white beans, gnocchi, and sausage in a soup pot
    creamy sausage gnocchi soup with kale in a dutch oven

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Half and Half instead of Cream - If you prefer a slightly lighter and less creamy soup, you can swap in half and half.
    • Other Sausage - You can swap in another ground sausage. If the sausage doesn't have added seasonings, you may want to add some more spices to the soup.
    • Potatoes instead of Gnocchi - Can't find gnocchi? You can make this soup using diced russet potatoes. Check out this Sausage Kale Potato Soup recipe for more details.
    close up of creamy sausage gnocchi soup on a wooden spoon

    Equipment

    Dutch Oven or Soup Pot - Pictured is a 7qt dutch oven which was plenty big to make this recipe.

    Leftovers and Storage

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. I recommend reheating in a pot on the stove over medium-low until warmed.

    sausage gnocchi soup with a block of parmesan and a baguette

    Recipe Tips

    • Deglaze the Pot - When you add the broth, make sure to scrape any bits off the bottom as those have lots of flavor.
    • Don't Over Cook the Gnocchi - The gnocchi will continue to cook in the soup, so cook it until almost tender when you first add it to the soup.
    sausage gnocchi soup in a bowl next to a baguette

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this soup be frozen?

    You can freeze this soup! Allow it to fully cool, then freeze in freezer bags or I love using souper cubes. After freezing, the texture of the soup will change slightly. The potatoes will be softer and you may need to add a little extra liquid when reheating.

    gnocchi sausage soup with kale in a bowl

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    Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

    gnocchi sausage soup with kale in a bowl
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    This Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is super flavorful, filling, and made on the stove in no time at all! Italian Sausage adds a slight kick that is offset by the creamy broth. Loads of texture from the gnocchi, beans, and kale.

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings
    • Category: Main, Soup
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted
    • 1 small white or yellow onion, diced
    • 1 pound ground hot Italian Sausage, or mild
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
    • ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional to taste
    • 5 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock
    • 1 15oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 pound potato gnocchi
    • 2 cups packed chopped kale
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper

    Instructions

    1. Cook Onion and Sausage – Grab a large soup pot or dutch and heat up the oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until it is starting to soften then add the sausage and cook/brown the sausage while crumbling. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    2. Add Flour and Spices – Add the flour, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot, stir and cook for a minute to make a roux.
    3. Cook Gnocchi – Add the broth to the pot, scrape any bits off of the bottom, bring to a simmer/gentle boil. Add the gnocchi along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the gnocchi is almost tender (just ~2 minutes at a simmer).
    4. Add Kale and Beans – Add the chopped kale and white beans to the soup and cook for another 3-4 minutes or so until the kale is wilted and the gnocchi is tender.
    5. Finish Soup – Stir in the cream and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt/pepper, if needed. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. I recommend reheating in a pot on the stove over medium-low until warmed.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 cups
    • Calories: 602
    • Sugar: 1.6 g
    • Sodium: 1331.1 mg
    • Fat: 33.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 53 g
    • Fiber: 4.2 g
    • Protein: 24.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 73.8 mg

    Keywords: Sausage Gnocchi Soup, Italian Sausage Soup, Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup, Creamy Sausage Soup

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      February 22, 2023 at 5:46 pm

      Not joking when I say that this is one of my new favorite soups. So creamy and comforting!

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