Description
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful sun-dried tomato gnocchi soup. This vegan soup is packed with vegetables, herbs, and tender gnocchi.
Ingredients
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- 1 to 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 package shelf-stable gnocchi (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup cashew cream or canned coconut milk
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Add the diced yellow onion with a pinch of salt, and sauté until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and diced sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes to help the bell pepper soften.
- Stir in the crushed garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to caramelize the paste. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for another minute until the spices are toasted.
- Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas and stir to coat them well. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, and fresh thyme leaves. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the vegan cream (cashew cream or coconut milk), gnocchi, chopped kale, and chopped parsley. Allow to cook until the gnocchi is tender, following package instructions. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
Notes
- To make cashew cream: Soak 3/4 cup raw cashews in hot water for 30 minutes, discard liquid, then blend with 1/4 cup water and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg