Creamy Italian Sausage & Gnocchi Soup What you need * 1 lb Italian sausage * 8 oz bag spinach, roughly chopped * 2 tbsp minced garlic * 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth * 2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream (whatever you have) * 3 oz grated Parmesan cheese * 1 package gnocchi * 1 tbsp tomato paste * 1 tsp olive oil * 1 tsp salt * 1 tsp black pepper * 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ( optional) * 1 tsp Italian seasoning * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tsp garlic powder What to do 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. 2. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until completely browned and cooked through. 3. Add all seasonings and tomato paste. Stir until well combined and cook for 1–2 minutes. 4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook for 3–5 minutes, or according to package directions. 5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the half-and-half and Parmesan cheese. 6. Stir in the chopped spinach and allow it to wilt. 7. Let everything gently simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened and become creamy. 8. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top, if desired. Enjoy! #CookWithMeTC #Soup #GnocchiSoup #DinnerTime #onepotmeals - @conwayt74