Savory Butternut Squash Gnocchi Soup
Savory Butternut Squash Gnocchi Soup is a delightful, creamy dish that captures the essence of comfort food. The natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash melds beautifully with tender potato gnocchi, creating a hearty soup perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with loved ones. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, taking just 10 minutes to get started, but it also features nutritious ingredients like kale and plant-based sausage, ensuring a meal that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve guests, this savory soup promises warmth and flavor in every bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Crumble plant-based sausage
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Vegetable broth
- Butternut squash
- Potato gnocchi
- Half-and-half
- Kale
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crumbled plant-based sausage and sun-dried tomatoes, along with garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth and add butternut squash. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
- After 15 minutes, add potato gnocchi and chopped kale into the soup. Cook until the gnocchi floats.
- Stir in half-and-half, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg