Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

This Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is a warm, hearty bowl of comfort that’s perfect for cozy nights at home. Savory Italian sausage and soft, pillowy gnocchi come together in a flavorful soup that tastes rich and satisfying without being complicated to make. It’s an easy dinner for busy or tired days when you just need something warm, filling, and delicious.

I love soup so much, and this one is shockingly good. I don’t know why, but when I was overwhelmed and working I used to think of soup as this meal that had one millions steps and took hours, if not most of the day, to make. Most people think of soup and they think: slow, boiling, simmering flavors. And all of this is, and can be true. But I’ve learned you can also make delicious, comforting, and flavorful soup that is easy and quick as well.

This Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is one of those recipes.

I hope you like it.

Make this Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup when…

• you are craving something creamy, yet soothing and gentle
• you aren’t feeling great, or it’s cold outside
• you just want an easy and yet simple soup that isn’t overly complicated or ingredient heavy

Ingredient notes…

Here is what you’ll need to make this Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup recipe. Please be sure to check the recipe card for the exact ingredients and measurements.

• Italian sausage: I love using Italian sausage instead of ground beef in any recipe, or using it in addition to ground beef. It just adds so much flavor and something special. If you don’t have access to Italian sausage you can always use ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken instead. You could also completely omit it if you wish.
• Gnocchi: Adds substance to the soup. You could always substitute with a different type of pasta if you wish, but you may need to adjust cooking time.
• Heavy cream: Helps to thicken the soup and make it creamy. You can omit if you don’t want it creamy.
• Onion: Help to season the soup. Omit if you don’t like onions.
• Garlic: Adds flavor to the soup. Can omit if you wish.
• Italian Seasoning: Adds flavor to the soup. Omit or substitute if you wish.
• Garlic powder: Adds flavor to the soup. Omit or substitute if you wish.
• Onion powder: Adds flavor to the soup. Omit or substitute if you wish.
• Beef Broth: Builds the base of the soup. Can substitute a different type of broth or stock like chicken broth or veggie broth if you prefer.
• Tomato paste: Adds flavor to the soup. Can omit if you wish.
• Spinach: Adds something special to the soup. You can omit if you want.
• Parmesan cheese: Helps to thicken the soup and make it creamy. Omit if you wish or use a different type of cheese.
• Salt and Pepper: Add these seasonings to your liking.

Equipment I swear by…

• A heavy bottomed pot or Dutch Oven
• A ground beef meat masher

While the Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup simmers…

• Apply a face mask
• Call someone you love for a quick chat
• Make your favorite hot drink and actually sit down to enjoy it

How to make Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup…

See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

1. In a soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium high heat, add Italian sausage and diced onions and cook and until meat is browned and onions are softened (about 5-8 minutes). Add garlic and seasonings and let cook for a minute.
2. Make a little open spot in the middle of the pot and add the tomato paste, Give it a quick mix.
3. Add beef broth and gnocchi. Let it cook for about 3-5 minutes and then add spinach.
4. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes and then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and mix.
5. Turn off heat, let thicken for a few minutes, add any salt and pepper to taste and then serve warm.

My tips and tricks to make this Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup…

Lighter/healthier: Omit the heavy cream and cheese and use low sodium broth and ground turkey or chicken.

Creamy/cheesy: Double the heavy cream and add more cheese.

Storage notes:

Refrigerate: This soup tastes even better the next day, however it will thicken as it sits so you may need to add more beef broth. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.

Freeze: This soup freezes well, but the gnocchi can get a little soft when you reheat it. If that is something that may bother you, I would advise making the recipe without the gnocchi, and then cooking it separately and adding it fresh when you are reheating it from frozen.

Are you struggling right now?

• Use frozen chopped spinach instead of having to chop fresh
• Use jarred garlic, and frozen prechopped onions or even garlic and onion powder instead if you dread prepping those things and don’t have prechopped/minced (will need to adjust measurements).

Thank you for stopping by Comfort In a Bowl. If you have any questions, or made any additions/shortcuts that you think other people may love feel free to comment below. If you create this recipe or any other from our site, we would greatly appreciate you taking the time to share, comment and rate the recipe! Take care of yourself.

Looking for more delicious soup ideas?

• Crockpot Potato Soup
• Easy Mushroom Soup
• Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
• Crockpot Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
• Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup
• Easy Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

My burnout situation…

I do find that cooking is really helping me, when it comes to healing from my burnout, which I find surprising. Like I’ve said before, I used to hate cooking. It was always just one more thing on a never ending to-do-list.

But I think just the act of cooking: chopping, stirring, boiling, is really helping me reconnect with myself and calm my nervous system. It’s helping me to be more present and in the moment, which I didn’t really expect.

I think it’s nice that there are things about my healing journey that are still surprising me.

Conclusion…

This Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi soup recipe is one that will probably join your regular soup rotation for years to come. I hope you love it.

Take care of yourself.

-Caitlin