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    Home » Cuisine » Italian » Italian Gnocchi and Sausage Soup

    Italian Gnocchi and Sausage Soup

    Published: Dec 12, 2022 Modified: Dec 22, 2022 by Lizzy

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    Gnocchi and Sausage are the perfect combinations when making an Italian soup. It is the simple ingredients of rustic cooking from the countryside of Italy.

    bowl of soup

    Like many places in Europe, the countryside is filled with farmers that make cheese, grow vegetables, and raise cattle. With that comes traditional food to fill the family table with items that come from the farm.

    bowl of soup

    Savory sausages are always popular and easy to preserve for months which makes them a farm favorite along with the potato gnocchi. The Italian dumpling has to be one of my favorite foods to eat.

    bowl of soup

    It brings me such joy to place my potato dumpling in the soup and watch them rise to the top. That tells me the soup is done and we can now enjoy a little taste of Italy right from my kitchen.

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    1 Today's Tour of Italy 🇮🇹
    2 Grocery Store Items
    3 How to Make Gnocchi and Sausage Soup
    4 Variations
    5 Tips And Tricks
    6 Frequently Asked Questions
    7 More Italian Recipes
    8 Italian Gnocchi and Sausage Soup

    Today's Tour of Italy 🇮🇹

    Italy is famous for its pasta and most of all its Catholic faith where the Pope lives today. With a population of over 59 million people and 79% Catholic, it is no wonder the capital of Rome is known as the Roman Catholic Church.

    Dolomites Alps in Italy

    People around the world travel to Italy to explore the history of the Roman Empire, enjoy the beach coast of Positano, and let's not forget the cheese melting on top of pizza. This country's capital, Rome is the 3rd most visited city in Europe.

    Now let's get started with an easy weeknight meal so you can make one of my favorite recipes inspired by Italy.

    Grocery Store Items

    • olive oil
    • garlic powder or cloves of garlic
    • bay leaf
    • parsley
    • fresh basil
    • red pepper flakes
    • chicken broth
    • stew tomatoes
    • peas
    • shredded carrots
    • store-bought gnocchi
    • hot Italian sausage
    • regular onions
    • salt and black pepper

    How to Make Gnocchi and Sausage Soup

    This delicious dinner does not need special tools to make this one-pot meal. All that is needed is a wooden spoon to mix with a large pot but let's not forget a chopping knife and a cutting board.

    mixing

    Step 1: Cut sausage into bite-sized pieces, chop the onions and set aside.
    Step 2: In the soup pot on medium-high, add a little olive oil, garlic powder, bay leaf, parsley, and red pepper flakes, and then sauté for about 5 minutes. Drop in the sausage and onions and saute for another 7 minutes until the onions are translucent.

    pouring the chicken broth

    Step 3: Turn down to medium heat and add the chicken stock and stew tomatoes. At this time I would taste it to see if it needs salt or any more spices.
    Step 4:  Let it simmer on low for about 25 minutes, then add the peas and shredded carrots.
    Step 5: Taste the soup first to see if all the flavors have blended together, then add the pre-made gnocchi to the soup.

    misung the gnocchi

    Step 6: Cook until they are tender gnocchi with an appearance of pillowy gnocchi or the gnocchi floats to the top. Once that happens the soup is done.
    Step 7: Serve soup in a bowl with sprinkled basil on top with some crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.

    Variations

    Here are a few things that can be added instead in the soup

    • green bean with white beans
    • parmesan cheese sprinkles on top
    • baby spinach with turkey sausage instead

    Tips And Tricks

    I usually saute first with spices because once I can smell the aroma I know to pour the broth and tomatoes. If I do this first it will give the soup a richer flavor that blends together in perfect harmony.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make it ahead of time?
    Yes, it can be made ahead of time and I will make this recipe so I can have leftovers.

    Have Leftovers?
    I always store my leftover soup in a glass airtight container.

    More Italian Recipes

    • Italian Tomato Sauce from Fresh Tomatoes
    • Crispy Salami Caprese Salad Recipe
    • Italian Sausage Recipe {Low-Carb}
    • Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli with Cream Sauce

    When looking for delicious recipes for a one-pot meal this is comfort food for those long cold winter nights. I hope you love this recipe as much as I enjoy eating it. See ya next time as my quest continues in search of the perfect bite!

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    bowl of soup

    Italian Gnocchi and Sausage Soup

    Lizzy Cascalheira
    Gnocchi and Sausage are the perfect combinations when making an Italian rustic soup mixed with spicy flavors and pillowy gnocchi.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8
    Calories 587 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 4 bay leaf
    • 1 tbsp parsley
    • ¼ fresh basil
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 5 cups chicken broth
    • 16 oz stew tomatoes
    • 1 cup peas
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • 1 package gnocchi
    • 4 cups hot Italian sausage cut into bit size
    • 1 onion chopped
    • salt and black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cut sausage into bite-sized pieces, chop the onions and set aside.
      cutting the sauage
    • In the soup pot on medium-high, add a little olive oil, garlic powder, bay leaf, parsely and red pepper flakes, and then sauté for about 5 minutes. Drop in the sausage and onions and saute for another 7 minutes until the onions are translucent and heat chicken stock
      mixing
    • Turn down to medium heat and add the chicken stock and stew tomatoes. At this time I would taste it to see if it needs salt or any more spices.
      pouring the chicken broth
    • Let it simmer on low for about 25 minutes, add the peas and shredded carrots.
    • Taste the soup first to see if all the flavors have blended together, then add the pre-made gnocchi to the soup.
      misung the gnocchi
    • Cook until they are tender gnocchi with an appearance of pillowy gnocchi or the gnocchi floats to the top. Once that happens the soup is done.
    • Serve soup in a bowl with sprinkled basil on top with some crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.

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    Notes

    I usually saute first with spices because once I can smell the aroma I know to pour the broth and tomatoes. If I do this first it will give the soup a richer flavor that blends together in perfect harmony.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8cupsCalories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 22gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1752mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2487IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 5mg
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    1. Lisa

      December 15, 2022 at 4:34 am

      5 stars
      Love this soup

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      • Lizzy

        December 15, 2022 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you - Enjoy, oxox Lizzy

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