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A bowl of Instant Pot Italian gnocchi soup between dishes of fresh basil and black pepper.
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Instant Pot Italian Gnocchi Soup

Instant Pot Italian gnocchi soup is a creamy tomato soup filled with tender gnocchi. This easy soup takes just a few minutes of prep to make!
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Time to Pressure 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 398kcal
Author Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2-14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 24.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounce package shelf-stable gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus more for garnish
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Press sauté.
  • Once the pot reads “hot”, add the ground Italian sausage.
  • Cook, stirring to break it up, until partially browned. If your sausage is greasy, drain the grease and return it to the pot.
  • Stir in the onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
  • Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the entire time.
  • Press cancel.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and salt. Do not stir.
  • Add the gnocchi, and gently press into the sauce, but do not stir.
  • Close and lock the lid.
  • Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 1 minute. Be sure that the pressure release valve is set to sealing.
  • Once the cooking time has finished, carefully turn the pressure release valve to venting to release the pressure.
  • Stir in the cream and the grated parmesan cheese.
  • Add the spinach and the fresh basil and stir until spinach has wilted.
  • Serve with additional grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

  • Italian sausage: You can use either mild Italian sausage or hot Italian sausage in this recipe.
  • Onion: Either white or sweet yellow onion work well in this recipe.
  • Chicken stock: You can use chicken broth in place of the stock.
  • Diced tomatoes: Using diced Italian tomatoes will give you even more flavor.
  • Nutritional values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1253IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg