Kielbasa Gnocchi Soup
Kielbasa Gnocchi Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup filled with kielbasa, creamy broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, and potato gnocchi. It's a delicious and well-balanced combination of savory, creamy, and spicy elements that come together to create a comforting and satisfying meal.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 672kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ring (13.9 ounces) kielbasa sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup (about 8 whole) sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water, drained, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 3 cups (24 ounces / 720 g) chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 16 ounces uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach leaves
- parsley, chopped for garnish
- parmesan, grated for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add kielbasa and heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until brown and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Add onions and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until the onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, water, heavy cream, cream cheese, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and creamy.
- Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Fully cooked gnocchi will float to the surface when ready.
- Stir in spinach. Reduce heat. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Please note: The soup will thicken as it sits.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 672kcal