Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

Name: Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb bulk Italian sausage; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 teaspoons); 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi; 3 cups packed fresh spinach (4 oz), coarsely chopped; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 6

This easy sausage gnocchi soup is a no-stress take on Zuppa Toscana or “Tuscan Soup.” Full of creamy flavor, Sausage and Gnocchi Soup makes getting a hearty family meal on the table a breeze. This irresistible soup comes together in 30 minutes by loading up a pot with Italian sausage, potato gnocchi, spinach, chopped onion, whipping cream and seasoning. Serve with a side of crusty bread, and your family meal is complete.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated December 23, 2020

Make With

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
3 cups packed fresh spinach (4 oz), coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps

1

In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook Italian sausage over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add onion and garlic; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are tender.
2

Add chicken broth, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Stir in gnocchi and spinach; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until gnocchi begins to float. Stir in whipping cream; serve.

Add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper to this Sausage and Gnocchi Soup for a little spicy heat.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 470

Calories from Fat: 250

Total Fat: 28g; 43%

Saturated Fat: 13g; 65%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 75mg; 25%

Sodium: 1440mg; 60%

Potassium: 310mg; 9%

Total Carbohydrate: 37g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 9%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 17g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 35%; 35%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

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

Gnocchi is considered a type of dumpling and has been a mainstay in Italian cuisine for many years. You can find gnocchi dishes just like this one at your favorite Italian restaurants, but it’s also so easy to prepare at home. Most supermarkets sell packaged potato gnocchi, and the dumplings only take a few minutes to cook, making it a great choice for busy cooks who still want to serve something impressive for family dinner. Gnocchi soup like this one is a common dish, but you can also find gnocchi tossed with pasta sauces like brown butter and sage or Alfredo. (We even have a recipe for gnocchi casserole!) Love this dish and want to try more just like it? How about making some of these pasta soups next? And don’t forget to round out the meal with tasty sides and toppings, too!