Italian Sausage Gnocchi (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound Hot Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 cup chopped carrots
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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4-6 cloves garlic, minced
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Pinch to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/3 cup flour
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6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 bay leaves
→ Finishing Ingredients
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups half and half
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1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
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1 pound gnocchi
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions, carrots and celery. Cook until sausage is browned and crumbled and onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add red bell pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook while stirring for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Whisk cornstarch with ½ cup chicken broth until dissolved, then gradually incorporate into the pot followed by remaining broth, tomatoes, bouillon, seasonings and bay leaves.
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Cover pot partially, leaving about a 1-inch gap. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then add half and half. Bring soup back to a gentle simmer, then add gnocchi and fresh basil. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes just until gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. For a less chunky consistency, add additional half and half or milk and warm through before serving.
# Notes:
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This hearty soup combines the robust flavor of Italian sausage with pillowy gnocchi for a satisfying meal.
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The soup will thicken as it stands. Adjust consistency with additional broth if needed when reheating.