Description
Experience a cozy embrace in a bowl with this delightful vegetarian gnocchi soup, featuring tender gnocchi and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Veggies: Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 2. Sauté It Up: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 3. Add More Vegetables: Stir in the diced carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 4. Pour in the Broth: Add the vegetable broth along with thyme and basil. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Toss in Gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions (usually about 3 minutes) until they float to the top.
- 6. Finish with Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach right before serving, allowing it to wilt without losing its vibrant color.
- 7. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize this soup by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers. Spice things up with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like parsley or basil. For best texture, use fresh gnocchi; frozen may become mushy if overcooked.