Name: Creamy Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 6-7 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tsp herbs de provence; 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional, as substitute); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 lb gnocchi; 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped; 2 cups heavy cream; 3 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; crusty bread, for serving

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage with the diced onion, carrots, and celery until the meat is cooked through.

2

Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and stir for about a minute until fragrant.

3

Season with herbs de provence (or Italian seasoning) and stir to combine.

4

Pour in the chicken broth and add the gnocchi. Stir everything together.

5

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes.

6

Add the chopped baby spinach and stir until it has wilted down.

7

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.

8

Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted into the soup.

9

Let the soup simmer on low for about 30 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.

10

Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, with extra Parmesan and crusty bread for dipping if desired.

Creamy Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

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