Description
A warm, creamy, and comforting soup featuring soft potato gnocchi, tender vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this soup can be made vegetarian or with chicken for extra protein. Easy to make, healthy, and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4–6):
For the Soup Base:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup milk or plant-based milk
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Gnocchi:
16 oz potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Add-ins:
1 cup shredded cooked chicken (for non-vegetarian version)
1 cup fresh spinach or kale
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Soup Base
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Simmer the Soup
Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Cook Gnocchi
Add potato gnocchi to the simmering soup.
Cook 3–5 minutes until gnocchi float to the top and are tender.
Step 4: Finish the Soup
Stir in milk for creaminess.
If using, add shredded chicken and greens; simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 5: Serve
Ladle soup into bowls.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Omit chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Gnocchi Tip: Fresh gnocchi cooks faster than frozen; watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Make Ahead: Soup can be made a day in advance; add gnocchi just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup / Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop / Simmered
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired