Description
A cozy and creamy dairy-free soup featuring soft gnocchi and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (oat or almond)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound store-bought potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups baby spinach or chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
- Lemon wedge (optional)
Instructions
- Prep first: chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Measure the broth and milk.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. When it shimmers, add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until soft and slightly golden, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pot. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let the soup simmer for 8–10 minutes to blend flavors. Use an immersion blender for a few quick pulses for a smoother texture, if desired.
- Stir in the dairy-free milk and warm it through on low heat. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package directions—usually 2–3 minutes for fresh.
- Stir in the baby spinach until wilted. Turn off the heat and fold in nutritional yeast and torn basil leaves.
- Serve hot in bowls, finishing with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
For best texture, freeze the soup without the gnocchi. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg