What is Gnocchi Soup?
Gnocchi soup is a creamy, vegetable soup that uses potato gnocchi instead of rice or noodles. The little potato dumplings add heartiness to the soup, making it a very comforting soup to enjoy on a cool day or night. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Gnocchi comes from northern Italian cuisine and dates back to Roman times. Northern Italians used potatoes in their cooking due to the easy accessibility of potatoes vs grain. Gnocchi soup uses the same potato-based pasta to make a creamy and delicious treat. The soup is similar to our Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone soup that we also have on our site. You should check it out if you are looking for more soup recipes to try!
Ingredients to make the best vegetable Gnocchi Soup
To make gnocchi soup, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Potato gnocchi - You can use your preferred brand.Butter - You can use oil if you want to make it vegan.Italian seasoning - You can use your preferred spice blend.Yellow onion - If you prefer, you can use a white onion instead.Celery - You can use regular stalks or use pre-minced celery if your grocery store has it available as a shortcut.Garlic - You can use crushed or minced.Low sodium vegetable stock - If you can’t find low sodium, regular vegetable broth will work too.Carrots - You’ll want to peel and dice into small pieces.Fresh thyme - You could sub in dried thyme, but fresh has a better flavor.Salt - You can add to taste or omit altogether.Ground black pepper - You can use freshly ground or whatever pepper you have on hand.Fresh spinach - You could also use baby spinach or roughly chopped spinach leaves.Heavy cream - If you prefer, you can use half and half or whole milk. For vegan options, use a non-dairy milk.
How to make Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup in an Instant Pot
When you want to make Olive Garden gnocchi soup in the Instant Pot, follow these easy instructions:
First, melt the butter in the Instant Pot using the SAUTE setting.Next, add the onions and celery and cook for 2 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent. When the onions are ready, add the garlic and cook for a minute.
Next, add carrots, potato gnocchi, salt, black pepper powder, Italian seasoning, vegetable broth, and thyme. DO NOT stir but press gently so that gnocchi is under the veggie broth.With the ingredients added, switch off the sauté setting.
Next, secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Once sealed, select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 1 minute. When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam.Carefully remove the lid.Next, choose the SAUTE-low, take out the bay leaf and thyme, and then press the sauté button again.Finally, stir in the heavy cream and spinach. Give the spinach a few minutes to wilt, stir, and let the soup simmer for 2 minutes.
Serve the soup with warm garlic bread sticks or your favorite rolls.
Reason you would love this vegetable gnocchi soup
Our vegetable gnocchi soup is a very close copy of the Olive Garden’s soup. It is creamy and full of flavor. Plus, it is also loaded with veggies that give it some nutritional value for your growing family. And this soup is also super easy to make since you can place it all in the Instant Pot and let the amazing pressure cooker take care of the rest! If you love soup, you should also check out our sopa de lentejas and sopa de fideo recipes!
Pro tips and tricks
When you make creamy gnocchi soup, you will want to follow these easy tips and tricks to make the best tasting soup you have ever had:
Pair the soup with your favorite bread or breadsticksMake it your own by adding extra veggies to the soupWhen reheating, add a bit more liquid to bring it back to a consistency you prefer
Put this on your list of must-try soups! You will not regret it.More Instant Pot creamy Soups –
Sopa de Fideo -quick and easy comfort foodMinestrone soup popular Olive Garden copycat!Italian Lentil soup - packed with flavorWild rice soup-So comforting & heartyBroccoli cheddar soup - popular Panera bread inspired so cheesy & creamy !Sopa De Lentejas (Mexican Lentil Soup) - Protein packed and so easyInstant Pot White Bean Soup - tasty, comforting soup that is ready in 15 minutes Polish Creamy Dill Pickle Soup Recipe - the perfect winter comfort food.
Let us know what you think
If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind! When you make creamy gnocchi soup, you will want to follow these easy tips and tricks to make the best tasting soup you have ever had:
Pair the soup with your favorite bread or breadsticksMake it your own by adding extra veggies to the soupWhen reheating, add a bit more liquid to bring it back to a consistency you prefer
Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt 10-in-1 McCormick Black Peppercorn Grinder, 2.5 oz Imagine Organic Vegetable Broth, 32 fl oz (Pack of 6) McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, 6.25 Ounce Potato Gnocchi, 3 Pack x 1 lb, Product or Italy, Add to Boiling Water and Cooks in 2-3 minutes, Shelf Stable, Pasta Dumplings, Pasta di Patate 3 x 1 lb, Mariella
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