Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup
Creamy tomato gnocchi soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This delightful dish features tender potato gnocchi swimming in a rich, velvety tomato broth, enhanced by aromatic garlic and fresh basil. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Pair it with crusty bread for a truly satisfying culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes with their juices and simmer for about 5 minutes to develop flavor.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes) until they float.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream until smooth, warming through without boiling.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg