Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
Dive into the deliciousness of Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup, featuring pillowy gnocchi, flavorful sausage, and veggies in a creamy tomato broth - a perfect weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully.
EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1/2 lb Ground Italian Sausage Mild-Hot based on personal preference
- 1 (15 oz) can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Carrots diced
- 1 Celery Stick diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 1/4 cup Diced Onion
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chicken Bouillon Base
- 3 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 tsp Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- 1/8 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Add Day of Cooking:
- 4 cups Water
- 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
- 16 oz Potato Gnocchi package
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT Potato Gnocchi, Cream Cheese, and Water.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker. Add 4 cups Water and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove 1 Bay Leaves and break up the sausage. Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese and 16 oz Potato Gnocchi to the soup and stir until melted.
- Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker, and add 4 cups Water.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, with natural pressure release.
- Remove 1 Bay Leaves and break up the sausage. Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese and 16 oz Potato Gnocchi. Switch to saute setting and stir until heated, and the cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Serving Suggestions:
- Top with parmesan cheese.
- Serve with warm bread and a side salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1634mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3346IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 5mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup Bag Label
