Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Sausage and Kale

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 medium carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 lb potato gnocchi

• 2 cups chopped kale (or baby spinach)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

3. Remove excess grease if needed.

2. Add Vegetables

4. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.

5. Sauté 5–6 minutes until vegetables soften.

6. Stir in Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper.

3. Add Broth & Simmer

7. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

8. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

4. Add Gnocchi & Cream

9. Add gnocchi and cook according to package (usually 3–5 minutes).

10. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan.

5. Add Kale

11. Add chopped kale and let it wilt for 2–3 minutes.

12. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

6. Serve

13. Ladle into bowls and top with more Parmesan if desired.