This gnocchi spinach soup is one of those dishes ideal for warming the soul on a winter day. This is similar to an Italian wedding soup but creamy with meatballs and potato gnocchi. I make my own chicken stock and meatballs, but you can use store-bought.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 (32 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 large bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 (17.5 ounce) packages potato gnocchi
- 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or Italian parsley
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat and saut? onion in hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper; bring slowly to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare meatballs: Combine ground beef, beaten egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Roll mixture into tiny 1/2-inch meatballs.
Step 3
Drop meatballs carefully, one at a time, into simmering soup in the pot. Bring to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off any foam that comes to the surface with a spoon and discard.
Step 4
Add gnocchi, escarole, and carrot; bring soup back to a simmer. Stir in half-and-half, spinach, and basil. When gnocchi rise to the top, remove from heat.
Step 5
Discard bay leaf and garnish with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to serve.
Tips
You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 381 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat10g | 52% |
Cholesterol91mg | 30% |
Sodium634mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 9% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 49% |
Calcium133mg | 10% |
Iron4mg | 22% |
Potassium477mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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