Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Name: Creamy Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped; 2 celery ribs chopped; 1 cup julienned carrot; 1/2 tsp sea salt; black pepper; 2 garlic cloves grated; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1 lb store-bought gnocchi; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 4 cups fresh spinach; red pepper flakes optional; fresh parsley optional

One-pot creamy gnocchi soup with carrot, celery, thyme, and a touch of Dijon — shelf-stable potato pillows in half an hour.

DifficultyEasyTotal time30 minServes4

Overview

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Total30 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven
Cutting board
Wooden spoon

Method

Soften the vegetables

Cook onion, celery, carrot, salt, and pepper in olive oil for 6–8 minutes.

Add the garlic

Stir in the garlic.

Add broth and gnocchi

Add broth, half-and-half, gnocchi, thyme, and Dijon.

Simmer

Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender.

Wilt the spinach

Stir in spinach until wilted.

Season and finish

Season and finish with olive oil, pepper, and optional parsley.

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Tips

NoteKeep the pot uncovered while it simmers — the broth reduces slightly and becomes much creamier.

NoteThe gnocchi keeps absorbing liquid — loosen leftovers with a splash of broth.

NoteA squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the cream nicely.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorRefrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently and add a splash of broth, as the gnocchi drinks liquid overnight.

Frequently asked

Shelf-stable or frozen gnocchi?+

Both work — shelf-stable holds its bite a little better in soup; frozen is fine straight from the bag.

Can I make it gluten free?+

Yes — swap in gluten-free gnocchi; everything else is already GF-friendly.

Can I add protein?+

A cup of white beans or shredded rotisserie chicken stirred in at the end works beautifully.

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Soften the vegetables

Add the garlic

Add broth and gnocchi

Simmer

Wilt the spinach

Season and finish

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