Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Vegan Gnocchi Soup. Perfect for chilly days, this flavorful soup comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Packed with nutritious ingredients like chickpeas and fresh vegetables, it offers a hearty dose of protein and fiber without sacrificing taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, this vegan soup is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (or oil)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large rib celery, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 4–5 cups vegan chicken broth
- 16–32 ounces gnocchi
- ½ cup vegan cream (to taste)
- Optional: baby spinach and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat, melt the vegan butter or oil.
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in thyme, black pepper, and minced garlic; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour while stirring; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Slowly mix in cooked chickpeas and gradually add broth until well combined.
- Carefully add gnocchi and bring to a boil; then lower heat to simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in vegan cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting creaminess levels with more vegan cream.