Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup

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One of my all time favorite soup recipes and everything I crave during these cold Fall and Winter months. It’s seriously amazing. Spicy Italian sausage, hearty vegetables, a creamy tomato based broth and the fluffy gnocchi combine into the perfect, nourishing comforting meal. This soup makes me want to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a warm bowl!

Here’s what you need:

• 1 lb Italian sausage, ground
• 12-16 oz fresh gnocchi
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2-3 cups shredded kale
• 1/2 cup heavy or light cream or coconut milk (I used light cream)
• Optional: Parmesan rind

1. Bring a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sausage and cook until almost cooked through. 
2. Add onion, garlic and carrots and sauté until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes). 
3. Mix in the spices and tomato paste, then pour in the tomatoes and broth. 
4. Drop in the Parmesan rind, if using. 
5. Bring to a boil then add the gnocchi until cooked through (3-4 minutes). 
6. Reduce heat to medium low, add the milk and kale and stir until wilted.