Description
Warm up with this comforting Vegetarian Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi Soup, packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is a nourishing experience that will lift your spirits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- jarred sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- fresh basil
- fresh parsley
- fresh spinach
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice
- coconut milk or plant-based cream (optional)
- heavy cream or sour cream (optional)
- seasonal vegetables (optional, e.g. zucchini or bell peppers)
- cooked chickpeas or white beans (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by chopping your vegetables. Dice one onion, two carrots, and two celery stalks. Set them aside. If using fresh herbs, chop them finely as well.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add Sun Dried Tomatoes: Chop the sun dried tomatoes and add them to the pot. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld for a couple of minutes.
- Add Broth: Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Once boiling, add 1 pound of gnocchi to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Stir in Spinach: As the gnocchi cooks, toss in a couple of handfuls of fresh spinach. Stir until wilted, which should take just a minute.
- Season the Soup: Add salt and pepper to taste. If you’re using dried herbs, sprinkle them in now. A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavors, so don't skip this step.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and parsley. If you like, add a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of grated cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup until smooth and stir it back in. Consider adding cooked chickpeas or white beans for a protein boost. If you enjoy a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables. This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.