Candia Community Woman's Club

Recipe of the month

EASY GNOCCHI ZUPPA TOSCANA

Recipe provided by Michelle R. "This easy Zuppa Toscana recipe, inspired by the Olive Garden version, uses store-bought gnocchi as a shortcut to bring this creamy sausage and kale soup together in just 30 minutes."

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage (I recommend spicy)
• 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 (1-pound) package gnocchi
• 2 to 3 cups chopped fresh kale
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
• Optional toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled crispy bacon, chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Add the sausage and onions to a large stockpot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break up the sausage as it cooks, until the sausage is browned and the onion has softened. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add chicken stock and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Add the gnocchi, kale, heavy cream, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes or until the gnocchi float to the surface of the soup.
3. Taste and season the soup with salt and black pepper as needed.
4. Serve warm, sprinkled with any of your desired toppings, and enjoy!

For more information, view this recipe here: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/easy-zuppa-toscana-recipe