This creamy tomato gnocchi soup is easy, comforting, and comes together fast. The pillowy gnocchi make this the best tomato soup ever.
I’m going to put it out there that this creamy gnocchi soup is one of the best recipes I’ve ever put on my blog. I’m that excited about it.
I LOVE tomato soup to begin with, but make it a creamy tomato soup and put gnocchi in it, and it’s sooo much better.
The potato gnocchi cook right in the soup so there’s no messing around with multiple pots. The gnocchi release starch, which thickens up the broth, and along with the cream, it’s definitely a recipe I’m now going to have on repeat in my house.
Ok, so I’ll admit it isn’t the healthiest soup possible, but I found a small portion to be quite satisfying, and that cup of cream is distributed across at least 4 portions (more like 5-6), so it’s not too bad.
This easy gnocchi soup was an interesting one to photograph. For some reason, I expected the gnocchi to float. That wasn’t so.
I had a heck of a time arranging the bowl, and the photos you’re seeing are my second attempt. I’m glad the soup tasted so good, or else I may have abandoned the recipe in frustration. 😛
This soup reheats well – I had the leftovers for work lunches, and I can tell you that I looked forward to them like crazy. The soup continues to thicken up the longer you leave it, so after a few days in the fridge, it’s really rich and luxurious.
Looking for more easy potato gnocchi recipes? I’ve got you covered with my one pan creamy tomato gnocchi, this sausage and gnocchi soup, my gnocchi in tomato sauce (no cream), and my creamy spinach and mushroom gnocchi!
I really hope you give this creamy tomato basil soup with gnocchi a try… I know I will be making it again soon!
Questions? Ask me in the comments below!
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup
This creamy tomato gnocchi soup is easy, comforting, and comes together fast. The pillowy gnocchi make this the best tomato soup ever.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion chopped finely
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 dashes Italian seasoning
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Handful fresh basil torn
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the oil & butter in a large pot on medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for about 5-7 minutes, or until it's lightly browned.Â
- Stir in the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, Italian seasoning, and gnocchi. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cream and salt & pepper, to taste, increase the heat to medium, and cook it for an additional 10-15 minutes (lid off). The broth will continue to thicken up a bit from the cream and the starch that the gnocchi releases.Â
- Add the fresh basil just before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Serves 4-6.Â
Jocelyn says
I made this before & it is super yummy! I want to make it again, but I could only find frozen gnocchis. How do you think I should cook them? Cook separately or still just throw in the soup frozen? Or thaw beforehand? Thank you!
Natasha says
I’m so glad you liked the soup! I would say frozen gnocchi is fine. They will thaw fairly quickly, so I would just throw them in the soup frozen. It may need an extra couple minutes, but I can’t imagine it’ll be that different. Let me know how it goes 🙂
Naomi says
Hands down, BEST tomato soup! I added bacon in mine and it was even better. I will be making this over and over again!!
Natasha says
Wonderful!! I am so glad to hear it!! Adding bacon = genius 😉
Jane says
Delicious soup
Natasha says
So pleased you liked it, Jane!!
AJ says
This recipe was so wonderfully delicious and filling! We love it!
Natasha says
Yay! So happy you liked it, AJ! 🙂
RP says
Very yummy soup! Like an above poster, I used chicken broth and (because I was afraid of not having quite enough tomato) a can of petite diced tomatoes. Superb! My husband didn’t even whine about lack of meat.
Natasha says
Haha that’s great… so nice when husbands don’t whine! 😉 So happy you liked it, RP!
Kara Jane Henry says
I made this tonight and wow it was amazing! I halved the recipe because I was only cooking for two. I also used diced tomatoes and used a hand blender for a few seconds bevauae I like my soups chunky! I also used half and half instead of heavy cream. It was delicious thank you!
Natasha says
So glad you liked it, Kara!!
Pia says
Hi Natasha,
came across a picture of your soup on Tumblr. The photos are so delicious to look at. I’m happy there was a link to your blog too, so here I am and will give it a try the next days. Can’t wait to taste it!
Thanks for sharing.
Greetings from Germany,
Pia
Natasha says
So glad you found me! Hope you love the soup, Pia!
Jacquelyn says
Made this with fire roasted petit tomatoes and beef broth. Pander with grilled turkey pepper jack sandwiches. Great Sunday Cold Sunday afternoon dinner. Wonderful soup.
Natasha says
Awesome! So glad you liked it!
Sophie says
Really enjoyed this soup! My whole family (including the picky eaters) gobbled it up. I added some crumbed goat cheese on top. Yum!
Natasha says
That’s great to hear!! So glad everyone liked it. 🙂
Melanie says
This soup was delicious. I added a can of petite diced tomatoes and used chicken broth in place of vegetable broth. So good!!
Natasha says
So happy you liked it!!
Laura says
Dude, this is the soup of my dreams
Natasha says
Haha thanks. It is really good. 🙂