Slow Cooker Sausage Gnocchi Soup
435kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ cups diced yellow onion
- ¾ cup diced carrots
- ¾ cup diced celery
- 3 cans (14.5 oz each) low-sodium chicken broth (about 5¼ cups)
- 1 large fresh thyme sprigs (about ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon corn starch (mix with 1 tablespoon of water)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
Method
- Heat oil in a large skillet and brown the sausage over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly softened.
- Transfer sausage, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, broth, poultry seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Add gnocchi and a cornstarch-water mixture to the soup. Cook on high for approximately 10 minutes.
- Mix in heavy cream and kale, cooking for another 15 minutes or until kale wilts and flavors blend. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories435kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein12gFat31gSaturated Fat14gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat12gCholesterol77mgSodium677mgPotassium344mgFiber3gSugar3gVitamin A4172IUVitamin C21mgCalcium103mgIron3mg
Notes
Storage: To store slow cooker creamy sausage gnocchi soup, allow it to cool to room temperature. Transfer the soup to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Gnocchi replacement: If you're not a fan of gnocchi or don't have it available, you can opt for diced russet potatoes or cheese tortellini instead.
Poultry Seasoning: If you don't have poultry seasoning, you can substitute it with Italian seasoning, sage, rosemary, or basil.
Frozen Gnocchi: Instead of shelf-stable gnocchi, you can opt for frozen gnocchi. Keep in mind that it might require a bit more cooking time.