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 even better and more satisfying.
You may also like my Easy Tomato Soup Recipe.
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.
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. π
Recipe notes & tips:
- I use the dry gnocchi that's found in the pasta aisle of most grocery stores. Refrigerated or frozen potato gnocchi will work too. I don't recommend using homemade gnocchi because I've received reader feedback that it's delicate and falls apart easily.
- I don't recommend subbing the heavy cream for half-and-half or milk. The acidity of the tomatoes will curdle it and you'll have a gritty texture.
- I sometimes add about a tablespoon or so of sugar to tomato soup if the tomatoes taste a bit too acidic/sour (they can vary from brand to brand).
- This soup reheats will. It continues to thicken up the longer you leave it, so after a few days in the fridge, it's really rich and luxurious. With that said, if you ever need to thin it out, add some more broth to it.
- I tweaked the recipe on May 14, 2020 to simplify the cooking process.
More easy gnocchi recipes:
- Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
- Sausage, Kale, and Gnocchi Soup
- Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce (No Cream)
- Creamy Mushroom and Spinach 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 chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Handful fresh basil torn (optional)
Instructions
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Melt the oil & butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for about 5-7 minutes, or until it's lightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
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Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, water, cream, Italian seasoning, and gnocchi. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring it occasionally. The broth will continue to thicken up the longer it cooks from the starch that the gnocchi releases.
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Season with salt & pepper as needed and add the fresh basil just before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Serves 4-6.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Cecily says
I made this soup last night and made it vegan by substituting vegan butter and coconut cream instead of heavy cream. I also blended the soup (minus the coconut cream) so it made it extra creamy! This was so so yummy and canβt wait to eat the leftovers for lunch today!
Natasha says
I'm so happy you were able to veganize it!! Sounds delish! π
Amanda says
The soup has great potential! I made fresh gnocchi and they practically melted into the soup. I think next time I'd only add one cup of water, and would wait to add the gnocchi with the cream. Worth trying again with some adjustments.
Natasha says
Hmm sorry that happened with the fresh gnocchi! I've only tested it with the store-bought kind. Glad you're giving the soup another try, though π
Joely says
Can I use dried basil instead of fresh if I don't have any on hand?
Natasha says
Yup, it wonβt be quite the same but itβll do. Hope you like the soup β₯οΈβ₯οΈ
Dawn says
Just made this soup tonite & it is truly delicious. Whole family of 4 loved it. Thank you!
Natasha says
Wonderful!
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 π
Jocelyn says
Turned out just fine! Thank you!
Natasha says
Awesome!
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 π
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! π
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! π 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. π
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. π