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Gnocchi, Spinach, and Meatball Soup

By James β€’ Gnocchi β€’ Cuisine?
5.00 Prep: 20m Cook: 40m
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 4 (32 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Β½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
  • 2 (17.5 ounce) packages potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or Italian parsley
  • ΒΌ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving
  • 1 ΒΌ pounds ground beef
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ΒΌ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ΒΎ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025