Description
A rich and creamy soup with kielbasa and gnocchi for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in kielbasa and cook until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly.
- Add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in gnocchi.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese.
- Simmer until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use smoked kielbasa for extra flavor.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy kielbasa gnocchi soup, comfort food, easy dinner recipe