Description
Savory Butternut Squash Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. This creamy soup combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the delightful chewiness of potato gnocchi, creating a satisfying and hearty dish. Enhanced with nutritious ingredients like kale and plant-based sausage, every spoonful offers warmth and flavor that will impress your friends or become a favorite for quiet nights at home. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, this recipe is not only healthy but also versatile—serve it as a main course or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 cups crumbled plant-based sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 to 7 cups vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups butternut squash (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper (to preference)
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 4 cups kale (chopped)
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in crumbled plant-based sausage, followed by garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add butternut squash; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until squash is tender.
- Add gnocchi according to package instructions (3–5 minutes), then stir in chopped kale and half-and-half until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg