Fructose-Friendly Italian Sausage & Gnocchi Soup
There’s no need to sacrifice flavor for gut comfort with this recipe for fructose-friendly Italian sausage & gnocchi soup! Crafted with care to accommodate fructose intolerance while still being delicious, this hearty soup is a celebration of Italian-inspired flavors without the worry of triggering digestive discomfort. Carefully selected ingredients, including homemade Italian sausage seasoned with fragrant spices and garlic-infused olive oil, ensure a delicious yet gentle experience for sensitive stomachs and those with fructose malabsorption. Topped with creamy parmesan cheese, each spoonful promises a symphony of flavors that cater to your dietary needs without compromise. Get ready to savor every comforting sip of this fructose-friendly (and gluten-free!) Italian sausage & gnocchi soup! Follow me on Instagram @FightTheFructose for more fructose-friendly recipes!
Servings: 4-5
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients (My Favorite Brands)
Homemade Italian Sausage:
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
1 teaspoon each:
paprika
fennel seeds
crushed red pepper flakes
oregano
salt
1/2 teaspoon each:
black pepper
thyme
rosemary
Gnocchi Soup:
2-3 tablespoons garlic- or shallot-infused olive oil
4 cups low-FODMAP chicken or beef broth
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup low-FODMAP marinara sauce (omit if you’re super sensitive to tomatoes)
2-3 cups kale or spinach, chopped
1 package gluten-free gnocchi
3/4 cup cream or half and half
1/2 cup parmesan cheese plus more to serve
Instructions
Combine all ingredients for Italian sausage and mix well. If possible, store in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add the broth, Italian seasoning, and marinara. Bring to a boil.
Add the kale/spinach and gnocchi and cook according to package instructions.
Stir in the cream/half and half and parmesan. Stir for 1-2 minutes until combined.
Serve with additional parmesan cheese on top.
