Anti-Inflammatory Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

The Anti-Inflammatory Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup has a rich, creamy, and comforting flavor. We prepare this hearty one-pot soup with Italian turkey sausage, potato gnocchi, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, onion, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, turmeric, Italian seasoning, oregano, lemon juice, parsley, and chicken broth. This creamy soup has about 425 calories and 43 g of net carbs. You can serve this soup with a Simple Green Salad, Roasted Broccoli, Mediterranean Cucumber Salad, Garlic-Roasted Vegetables, or Roasted Zucchini.

STATS:

• Course: Main Course, Soup
• Calories: 425 kcal
• Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Portion Size: 1½ cups
• Cooking Mode: Stovetop, One-Pot
• Total Servings: 6
• Difficulty: Easy
• Total Time: 45 minutes

TOOLS:

• Soup pot
• Knife
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Wooden spoon
• Cutting board
• Ladle

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. Italian turkey sausage
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp. oregano
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
• 14.5 oz. tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb. potato gnocchi
• 3 cups baby spinach
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• 2 tbsp. parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE:

• Use Italian turkey sausage to provide a savory, hearty flavor while keeping the soup lighter. As another option, use chicken sausage or lean pork sausage.

OLIVE OIL:

• Use olive oil to provide healthy fats and help cook the vegetables. You can substitute avocado oil.

ONION:

• Use yellow onion to provide natural sweetness and savory flavor. Shallots can be used instead.

GARLIC:

• Use fresh garlic to provide a fragrant and flavorful base. As a replacement, use ½ tsp. garlic powder.

TURMERIC:

• Use turmeric to provide earthy flavor and vibrant color. You can use additional Italian seasoning if turmeric is unavailable.

DICED TOMATOES:

• Use diced tomatoes to provide acidity, freshness, and a rich tomato flavor.

GNOCCHI:

• Use potato gnocchi to provide a soft and hearty texture. Cauliflower gnocchi can be used for a lighter, lower-carbohydrate option.

SPINACH:

• Use fresh spinach to provide color, freshness, and a tender texture. You can substitute kale or Swiss chard.

GREEK YOGURT:

• Use plain Greek yogurt to create a creamy texture without heavy cream. Plain low-fat yogurt or dairy-free yogurt can be used.

PARMESAN:

• Use Parmesan to provide a rich, savory, and cheesy flavor. Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast can be substituted.

CHICKEN BROTH:

• Use low-sodium chicken broth to provide moisture and savory flavor. Vegetable broth can be used as a replacement.

LEMON JUICE:

• Use fresh lemon juice to brighten the creamy soup and balance its rich flavors. Fresh lime juice can be used if needed.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We warm the olive oil in a big pot on a normal flame.
2. Include the Italian sausage and slowly cook for just seven minutes.
3. Put the onion and cook for nearly four minutes till softened.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes, garlic, black pepper, turmeric, oregano, and Italian seasoning and cook for only one minute.
5. Include the chicken broth and diced tomatoes and gently boil the soup.
6. Slower the flame and cook for almost eight minutes.
7. Include the gnocchi and cook for nearly three minutes.
8. Put in the spinach and cook for just two minutes till wilted.
9. Slower the flame, stir the Greek yogurt with a few spoonfuls of hot broth, then gently mix it into the soup.
10. Include the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese and whisk perfectly.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the soup warm.

TIPS:

• Include additional broth if the soup is extra thick.
• Cook the sausage perfectly and then include the broth.
• Avoid boiling the soup after including the Greek yogurt to avoid curdling.
• Lastly, include the spinach to retain its texture and fresh color.
• Include the lemon juice at the end to get a balanced and fresh flavor.
• We utilize low-sodium broth to aid in controlling the sodium.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

PROTEIN DISHES:

• Grilled Lemon Chicken
• Baked Salmon
• Garlic Shrimp
• Herb-Roasted Cod
• Grilled Tofu

SALADS:

• Greek Cucumber Salad
• Tomato Avocado Salad
• Simple Green Salad
• Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
• Fattoush Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

• Roasted Broccoli
• Roasted Zucchini
• Garlic-Roasted Vegetables
• Mediterranean Eggplant
• Grilled Asparagus

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooled soup in a closed box and store it for nearly 3–4 days.

FREEZER:

• Store the soup for approximately 1–2 months.

FAQs:

Could we prepare this soup dairy-free?

• Yes, you may use non-dairy nutritional yeast and Greek yogurt as a further choice for Parmesan.

Will we utilize regular pork sausage?

• Yes, you can use Italian pork sausage, although turkey or chicken sausage offers a lighter option.

Could we include frozen spinach?

• Yes, you might use defrosted and strained frozen spinach as a different choice for fresh spinach.

May we prepare this soup earlier?

• Yes, you can prepare this soup one day earlier, carefully warm it, and then serve.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 425 kcal

Sodium: 820 mg

Net Carbs: 43 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 7 g

Fats: 17 g

Proteins: 25 g

Total Carbs: 47 g