Creamy Butternut Squash and Gnocchi Soup
A delicious Creamy Butternut Squash and Gnocchi Soup that's perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- large pot or Dutch oven
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 cups ground plant-based sausage such as Lightlife, Impossible, Beyond
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 to 7 cups vegetable broth start with 6 cups if using frozen squash
- 2 ½ cups butternut squash, fresh or frozen cut into bite size pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound potato gnocchi, dried found on the pasta aisle
- 1 ½ cup half and half
- 4 cups kale, roughly chopped
Optional Toppings
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium-low heat. Add in the sausage and sauté until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and cover.
- Using the same pot, over medium-low heat, add in the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, dried rosemary and thyme, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, butternut squash, and season with salt and pepper. Scrap any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cover and simmer until the squash is fork tender, 15 to 25 minutes depending on the squash used.
- Remove the lid and stir in the gnocchi and kale. Simmer until the gnocchi begin to float, about 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to low and stir in the half and half and sausage. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Simmer for another minute to gently warm everything.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if using and enjoy.
Notes
Plant-based sausage tends to lose its firmness the longer it cooks. For a vegan version, use non-dairy cream and omit cheese or use vegan parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 1487mgPotassium: 665mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 11401IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 285mgIron: 5mg
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