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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup

This creamy tomato gnocchi soup recipe is easy, comforting, and comes together fast with very little effort. The pillowy gnocchi make this soup filling and ultra comforting!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian American
Keyword: tomato gnocchi soup
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped finely
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon white sugar see note
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 generous handful fresh basil torn

Instructions

  • 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).
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, cream, sugar, 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. 
  • Season with salt & pepper as needed (I am generous with both) and add the fresh basil just before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Serves 4-6. 
  • The sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. You can leave it out if you prefer or add more as needed.
  • Crushed tomatoes can vary from brand to brand, and some are a bit more chunky like the ones I used in the photos.
  • If the soup gets too thick at any point, especially when reheating leftovers, you may want to add another splash of chicken broth or water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1558mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 7mg