Sausage, Gnocchi & Spinach Soup

I loved this soup.  I made this forever ago- just now getting around to putting in on here.  I had recently made this really similar soup, using potatoes instead of gnocchi.  Right after that, my co-worker brought this gnocchi soup to work, and then a few weeks later, to a work meeting.  It tastes the same as my potato version but I love the gnocchi in there in place of the potatoes.  Plus opening a package of gnocchi is easier than cutting up potatoes.  Lol. 

Sausage, Gnocchi & Spinach Soup
adapted from my co-worker and here

16 ounces Italian sausages (I used hot ones) cut up/crumbled
1/2 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash Italian seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound potato gnocchi
3 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Salt & pepper to taste

1.  Sauté the sausage over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned on all sides. It probably won't be necessary to add oil.  If there is a lot of grease in the pan, drain.  Add the onion to the pot and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes.  Stir in the garlic, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 30 seconds.

2.  Add the chicken broth and gnocchi to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a simmer. Lightly simmer for about 5 minutes. 

3.  Add the kale and cream and let the soup heat through.  Season with salt & pepper if needed.  Serve. 

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