Sausage Gnocchi Soup is flavor packed, creamy and hearty to warm the soul during soup season! This soup comes together in one pot and makes a great weeknight dinner.
Crumble and cook the sausage in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until completely browned then drain and set aside and wipe out the pan.
Pour in the olive oil then add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
Add the carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, basil, salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables become soft, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes and bring it to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the gnocchi and spinach and cook for 2 minutes then pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve with freshly minced parsley for garnish and toasted bread slices if desired.
Notes
NOTE: You can sub Italian sausage for pork sausage or ground beef if you prefer. Or leave it out altogether for a meatless soup.NOTE: You can use veggie, chicken, or beef broth. You can also sub the cream with half & half or milk.