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Vegetarian Gnocchi Soup

Brittany Roche
Craving a cozy bowl of Olive Garden’s chicken and gnocchi soup…but in a vegan version that actually nails the flavor? This vegan gnocchi soup recipe leans on our homemade bouillon powder for that classic homey chicken-broth flavor and soy curls simmered right in the pot, so every bite is tender, flavorful, and just as comforting as the original.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 bowls
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 small carrots diced or shredded
  • 1 stalk celery small diced
  • 1 small onion small diced
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 heaping cup soy curls*
  • ¼ cup vegan bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 (17.5-oz) package vegan-friendly gnocchi
  • 1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk or any unsweetened plain dairy-free cream
  • 1 cup destemmed spinach and/or basil

Instructions
 

  • Start by chopping all of your vegetables. This recipe goes by quickly once you get started, so mise en place is super important here!
  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. When hot, add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and stir. Saute for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent
  • Add water, soy curls (do not rehydrate; they will rehydrate in the soup), bouillon, and spices. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the gnocchi and boil for 3-4 minutes (covered)
  • Remove the cover, reduce heat to medium low, and let simmer for 10 minutes uncovered.
  • Stir in coconut milk with 1 cup of water and the spinach and/or basil. Cook 1-2 minutes uncovered.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Serve hot with vegan garlic bread!

Notes

*Do not rehydrate the soy curls. Just add them directly to the soup pot, and they will rehydrate in the soup. This ensures they are flavorful and tender in the final product!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/5 the recipeCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 801mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3949IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
Keyword gnocchi soup, vegan soup, vegetable soups
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