Name: Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup with Fresh Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 (3.5 ounce) links hot Italian sausage; 2 (16 ounce) packages gnocchi; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced baby bella mushrooms; 2 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock; 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh basil; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

A comforting and flavorful soup, where pillowy gnocchi meet savory Italian sausage in a rich, aromatic broth. Infused with fresh basil and a hint of spice, it's a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a 10-inch frying pan, add 1/2 inch of water. Place sausage links in the pan, cover, and heat over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, turn the links, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, adding water as needed to prevent scorching. Ensure an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer sausages to a cutting board and let cool. (Total time: 20 minutes)

02

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While the sausages are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Drain thoroughly. (Total time: 2-4 minutes)

03

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In a 12-inch saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are soft and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook and stir for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. (Total time: 7-8 minutes)

04

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Stir in chicken stock, basil, and bay leaf and bring to a low boil. Add fresh baby spinach, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer; cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the spinach is wilted. (Total time: 5-7 minutes)

05

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Slice the cooked sausage links and add them to the soup. Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (Total time: 5 minutes)

06

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Place the cooked gnocchi in serving bowls and ladle the hot soup mixture over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy! (Total time: 2 minutes)