Description
Italian Sausage and Kale Gnocchi Soup is a comforting dish that combines savory Italian sausage with tender gnocchi and nutritious kale in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this quick-to-make soup provides warmth and satisfaction in every bowl. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add crumbled Italian sausage to the pot; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in gnocchi and kale; simmer until gnocchi floats (approximately 4 minutes).
- Add heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste; stir well.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly cracked pepper or grated cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg