Creamy Sausage & Gnocchi Soup
This Creamy Sausage & Gnocchi Soup is a quick and hearty ~30 minute meal made with savory sausage, tender gnocchi, and a rich, comforting broth. It is an easy family favorite that is perfect for busy weeknights and colder days.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch Oven
- Cutting Board
- Stovetop
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Small bowl or measuring cup for mixing broth
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 lb Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage
- 1 lb Potato Gnocchi (2 if you want more gnoochi!)
- 3 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ½ cup Shredded Carrots
- ½ Yellow Onion medium
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 2 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
- 4 cups Water warm (OR chicken broth - NO Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base if you use premade broth)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoon Butter (or olive oil)
- 3 Dried Bay Leaves
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, dice the onion and set it aside. Then melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Next, add the sausage to the pot and cook until fully browned. While it cooks, mix the Better Than Bouillon with 4 cups of warm water until dissolved to create the chicken broth.
- Once the sausage finishes cooking, stir in the flour until well combined.
- Then slowly pour in the prepared chicken broth, stirring constantly, followed by the heavy cream and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Add the gnocchi and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then let the soup simmer. Remove the bay leaves.
- Finally, stir in the spinach until wilted. Then serve warm and enjoy!
