Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Tomato Gnocchi Soup, a perfect choice for chilly evenings when you crave something warm and hearty. This creamy soup features tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich tomato broth, enhanced with aromatic vegetables and spices. Not only is it a breeze to prepare, but it also excels as a meal prep option—easily stored in the freezer for quick weeknight dinners. Customize the creaminess to your liking by choosing between heavy cream or a dairy-free alternative. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with crusty bread, this delightful dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cans of whole Roma tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 16 oz gnocchi
- ½–1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cane sugar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup grated pecorino
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped yellow onion and sea salt; cook for 5-6 minutes until glossy and slightly golden.
- Add minced garlic; cook for another 30 seconds until just fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots, celery, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to mix and cook for a minute.
- Add canned tomatoes including juices; break the tomatoes up using a spatula.
- Pour in vegetable broth; stir in bay leaves; bring the soup to a simmer. Cook partially covered for 15 minutes.
- Take out bay leaves but keep them aside to put back later.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth.
- Bring back to a simmer; add gnocchi and heavy cream.
- Simmer for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally to prevent gnocchi from sticking.
- Remove from heat; stir in cane sugar, balsamic vinegar, grated pecorino, and black pepper.
- Serve with more grated pecorino, fresh herbs, or additional heavy cream as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg