Description
This irresistible 30-minute Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, comforting vegan dish perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Featuring tender gnocchi, plant-based chicken cubes, and a rich blend of vegan sour cream and cream cheese, this soup is enhanced with fresh vegetables and Italian herbs for a deliciously hearty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi (use gluten-free if needed)
- 7 oz vegan sour cream
- 7 oz vegan cream cheese
- 6 oz vegan chicken cubes
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/3 cup onions, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 handful spinach
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables and vegan chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced celery, garlic, and finely chopped onions, then sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the vegan chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and fry for another 3 minutes until the chicken begins to brown.
- Add broth and cook gnocchi: Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they float and are tender.
- Finish with creamy ingredients and greens: Lower the heat and stir in 7 oz of vegan cream cheese, 7 oz of vegan sour cream, shredded carrots, Italian herbs, and a handful of fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through. Serve immediately in bowls.
Notes
- Use gluten-free gnocchi for a gluten-free version of this soup.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper based on preference.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine when sautéing the vegetables.
- Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different green.
- This soup is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Keywords: vegan gnocchi soup, creamy gnocchi soup, quick vegan soup, Italian gnocchi soup, plant-based soup, easy gnocchi recipe
