Description
A warm, creamy Tuscan-style gnocchi soup loaded with Italian herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and pillowy soft gnocchi, perfect for cozy days.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Stir and bring back to a gentle simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package directions, usually 2–3 minutes, until they float.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth. Add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian