15-Minute Creamy Gnocchi Soup Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup
15-Minute Creamy Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Description
The 15-Minute Creamy Gnocchi Soup Recipe starts with a flavor base of sautéed onion, carrot, and celery combined with garlic and Italian seasoning, which is then thickened with flour and enriched by butter. Adding vegetable broth creates a gently thickened soup in which white beans and chopped fresh spinach are stirred in along with gnocchi, which cooks rapidly until tender. The final step incorporates half-and-half, lending a creamy consistency and mellow flavor. This combination results in a soup that balances hearty elements like beans and gnocchi with bright vegetable notes and the slight heat from crushed red pepper flakes.
The soup’s creamy texture and tender gnocchi pieces make it satisfying without heaviness, suitable for a quick lunch or light dinner. The use of fresh spinach adds a leafy freshness that complements the soft beans. Its preparation allows for fresh cooking techniques, with gentle simmering to meld flavors and soften delicate ingredients just before serving.
This soup can be served on its own as a warm, comforting dish or accompanied by crusty bread for dipping. The combination of flavors and textures provides a fulfilling dish that cooks quickly enough for weeknights while providing a flavorful vegetarian option when made with vegetable broth.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter 28 g, or oil
- 1 cup onion white or yellow, about 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup carrot about 2 carrots, diced
- ½ cup celery about 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ cup flour 25 g
- 4 cups vegetable broth 1 L
- 1 oz can White beans drained
- 4 cups spinach roughly chopped, fresh
- 16 oz gnocchi 453 g
- 2 cups half-and-half 473 mL
Instructions
- Flavor Base: Heat 2 Tbsp butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced onion, ½ cup diced carrots, and ½ cup diced celery, cooking until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 cloves garlic, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, continuing to cook for a minute. Stir in ¼ cup flour.
- Make It Soup: While stirring, add 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes to thicken the soup. Stir in 1 15-oz can white beans, 4 cups fresh spinach, and 16 oz gnocchi, cooking just until gnocchi is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups half-and-half. Serve warm!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 15.1g | 30% |
| Fat | 12.9g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1197mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 973mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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