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A comforting one-pot Italian-American soup featuring Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and a rich tomato-cream broth, ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian beef sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: spinach or basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat, add Italian sausage, and break into small crumbles with a spoon; cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes, draining excess fat if needed.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and the chicken broth, stir, and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add the gnocchi and cook 3–4 minutes, until they float to the surface.
  5. Reduce heat to low, pour in the heavy cream, stir gently, and simmer about 5 minutes until the soup thickens and becomes creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Stir in fresh spinach or basil, if using, just before finishing to keep herbs bright.

Notes

Do not overcook gnocchi to avoid mushiness., Choose quality Italian sausage for best flavor., Adjust creaminess by adding more broth for lighter soup or extra cream for richer soup., Finish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley and Parmesan cheese for extra flavor., This soup freezes well; add gnocchi fresh upon reheating to maintain texture., Gently stir after adding cream to keep soup silky and prevent separation., Serve with warm garlic bread, buttered baguette slices, cheesy breadsticks, or a crisp side salad., Variations include adding sun-dried tomatoes and spinach (Tuscan Twist), spicy sausage and red pepper flakes (Spicy Kick), veggies like zucchini and carrots (Veggie Boost), herbs like oregano and rosemary (Herb Lovers’ Version), or topping with shredded cheeses.

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