Description
Indulge in the cozy comfort of Vegan Gnocchi Soup, a delightful dish perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave something warm and nourishing. This creamy soup is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Featuring tender gnocchi and hearty chickpeas, this recipe packs a punch with flavor while being entirely plant-based. With its rich and velvety texture, enhanced by fresh vegetables and vegan cream, you’ll find it both satisfying and nutritious. Customize it to your taste with your favorite veggies or greens, ensuring every bowl is uniquely yours. This soup not only warms the soul but is also freezer-friendly, allowing you to enjoy quick meals anytime!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (or oil)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large rib celery (or 2 small ribs), finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper + more for serving
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ cups or a 15-ounce can cooked chickpeas
- 4-5 cups vegan chicken broth, to taste
- 16-32 ounces gnocchi
- ½ cup or more (up to 1 cup) of vegan cream, to taste
- 1-2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat, melt vegan butter or oil. If oil-free, use broth or water.
- Add diced onion, chopped celery, and sliced carrots; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and black pepper; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Gradually add flour while stirring continuously for 30 seconds until combined.
- Incorporate cooked chickpeas and pour in the vegan chicken broth; mix well.
- Carefully add gnocchi to the pot; stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Stir in vegan cream and chopped spinach; cook for 1 additional minute until spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg