Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 6

This hearty and comforting soup is a riff on Zuppa Toscana or “Tuscan Soup.” Serve with a side of crusty bread, and this quick and easy meal is complete. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated February 6, 2018

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

lb bulk Italian sausage

1/2

cup chopped onion

cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)

carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

package (16 oz) potato gnocchi

cups packed fresh spinach (4 oz), coarsely chopped

cup heavy whipping cream

Steps

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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.

Expert Tips

Add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper for a little spicy heat.
Packaged potato gnocchi is shelf-stable and found in the pasta aisle of the grocery store.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 470
Calories from Fat: 250

% Daily Value

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.

More About This Recipe

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!