Ultra-Cozy Gnocchi Soup You’ll Want Every Night

If you love easy healthy comfort food dinners, rich soup bowls, or super fast meals, this creamy gnocchi soup will instantly become one of your go-to recipes. It’s thick, cozy, and loaded with tender gnocchi, vegetables, and perfectly seasoned sausage.

And per your pork substitution rule, this recipe uses beef sausage instead of Italian pork sausage with the same savory depth and comfort.

This soup fits beautifully into:
✔ Best cozy recipes
✔ Call soup recipes
✔ Soup recipes for one
✔ Easy soup dinner recipes
✔ Hearty food recipes

Best of all, it’s incredibly flexible — you can make it creamy, dairy-free, or fully veggie-loaded, making it one of the best recipes for dinner dairy free with simple swaps.

Perfect for cold nights, busy days, or whenever you want a bowl full of homey comfort.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4 bowls

Ingredients List

✔ Pork substitution applied → Use beef sausage, chicken sausage, or venison sausage.

Soup Base

• 1 lb beef sausage, casings removed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or dairy-free milk (oat/almond)
• 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
• 1 pkg (16 oz) potato gnocchi
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Add-ins

• Spinach or kale
• Red pepper flakes
• Parmesan cheese (skip for dairy-free)

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets just simple basics:

• Large soup pot
• Cutting board & knife
• Ladle
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups & spoons

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the sausage
   Heat oil and cook sausage until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
2. Add veggies
   Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic + seasoning
   Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant.
4. Build the broth
   Pour in chicken broth and milk/cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Cook the gnocchi
   Add gnocchi and cook 3–4 minutes until soft and pillowy.
6. Optional greens
   Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
7. Taste & serve
   Add salt and pepper. Serve warm with crusty bread or salad.

Pro Tips

• Dairy-free version: Use coconut cream or oat milk.
• Soup for one: Halve the recipe cooks just as well!
• Extra thickness: Simmer longer or add 1 tbsp flour slurry.
• Best pairing: Breadsticks, garlic toast, crackers, or roasted veggies.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary by ingredients and substitutions.

ltra-Cozy Gnocchi Soup You’ll Want Every Night

A creamy, hearty gnocchi soup made with beef sausage, tender vegetables, and rich broth — perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

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Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Calories: 480

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 oz beef sausage, sliced or crumbled
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
• 16 oz potato gnocchi
• 1 cup baby spinach (optional)

Equipment

• large soup pot
• wooden spoon
• knife
• Cutting board
• measuring cups

Method

 

1. In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium heat until cooked through.
2. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.
3. Pour in broth and milk or cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add gnocchi and simmer for 3–5 minutes until tender. Stir in spinach if using.
5. Serve warm with extra black pepper or Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Use chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version. Add baby spinach or kale for extra greens. This soup thickens as it sits — thin it out with broth when reheating. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

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Conclusion

This Creamy Gnocchi Soup is cozy, hearty, and unbelievably easy, offering the perfect mix of comfort and convenience. Whether you need a fast dinner, a creamy dairy-free option, or a cozy bowl for cold evenings, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your home.

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