Description
Creamy Polish-inspired kielbasa gnocchi soup blends hearty sausage and pillowy potato dumplings in a rich, comforting broth. Savory layers of flavor dance through each spoonful, promising a warm embrace of culinary tradition you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 13.9 ounces (394 grams) kielbasa, sliced
- 16 ounces (454 grams) potato gnocchi
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Parsley for garnish
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Sear kielbasa in hot oil over medium-high heat, creating golden-brown edges and releasing savory flavors for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Introduce diced onions and tomatoes to the skillet, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until softened. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to enhance aromatic qualities.
- Pour broth and water into the pan, whisking in cream and cream cheese until a smooth, luxurious base develops. Season with desired spices, stirring continuously to prevent separation.
- Gently add gnocchi to the simmering liquid, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they rise to the surface, indicating perfect tenderness.
- Fold fresh spinach into the soup, allowing leaves to wilt and integrate seamlessly with the creamy mixture. Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese as a final flourish.
Notes
- Enhance Browning Use cast iron skillet for deeper caramelization and richer flavor in sausage.
- Vegetable Swap Replace kielbasa with plant-based sausage or mushrooms for vegetarian version.
- Texture Tip Slightly undercook gnocchi to prevent mushiness and maintain ideal chewy texture.
- Dairy-Free Modification Substitute cream cheese and cream with coconut milk and cashew cream for lactose-intolerant diners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 569
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1260 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg