Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (about 450g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz/400g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 package (16 oz/450g) potato gnocchi
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Brown the Sausage:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 8 minutes
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Brown the sausage until cooked through. Remove any excess fat if necessary.
2. Sauté Aromatics:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Season:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Allow the seasonings to infuse for 2 minutes.
4. Add Broth and Tomatoes:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Cook Gnocchi:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
Add potato gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions or until they float to the surface.
6. Add Spinach:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 3 minutes
Stir in chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
7. Check Seasoning:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Garnish and Serve:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Ladle the Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup into bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
9. Enjoy:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Serve this hearty and flavorful soup hot, and enjoy!
Note:
- You can use sweet or hot Italian sausage based on your spice preference.
- If you like a creamier soup, you can add a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half at the end.
- Customize the soup with additional vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 1100mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
