Zuppa Toscana, or "Tuscan Soup," is a classic Italian soup filled with delicious, creamy flavor. Want to try a no-fuss take on the classic dish? This easy recipe for Sausage and Gnocchi Soup makes family dinner a breeze! Load up a pot with Italian sausage, potato gnocchi, spinach, chopped onion, whipping cream and seasoning for an irresistible, hearty lunch or dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. This Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup will transport the family to Italy with just one bite!
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!
Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Ingredients 9
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 3 cups packed fresh spinach (4 oz), coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Make With
Progresso Broth
Instructions
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Step1In 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.
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Step2Add 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.
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Nutrition
470
Calories
28g
Total Fat
17g
Protein
37g
Total Carbohydrate
3g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 470
- Calories from Fat
- 250
- 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
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