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creamy gnocchi soup with italian sausage

Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Rich, flavourful and heartwarming - this creamy soup will have you weak at the knees.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 10-14 oz italian sausage mild, sweet, or spicy
  • 1 leek just the white and light green part, chopped
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 box stock approx 4 cups
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • Parmesan
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and then brown the Italian sausage. Remove and set to the side.
  • In the same pot, add 2 more tbsp of olive oil and then sautée the chopped leek, shallot and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and stir for another 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Deglaze with the white wine and stir for another few minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, the stock, and then bring up to a bubble. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, partially covered.
  • Add in the gnocchi and continue to cook for a few minutes until the gnocchi are tender. Add in the cup of cream, stir, the Italian sausage goes back in, and then a couple handfuls (or however much you like) of spinach. It will wilt quite quickly so I highly recommend serving soon after the spinach goes in!
  • Ladle into a bowl and garnish with lots of shaved parmesan, some red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick, and some cracked black pepper.