Description
Cozy up with this Butternut Squash Gnocchi Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender gnocchi, hearty butternut squash, and savory plant-based sausage. This comforting, nutrient-packed soup is perfect for chilly days and can be easily customized for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz plant-based sausage, crumbled
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups butternut squash, cut into bite-sized pieces (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup half-and-half (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Sauté the Sausage:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the crumbled plant-based sausage and sauté until golden brown (10–15 minutes). Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics:
In the same pot, add onion and more oil if needed. Cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Cook the Butternut Squash:
Pour in vegetable broth and add squash. Season with salt and pepper. Scrape any browned bits from the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is fork-tender (15–25 minutes).
4. Add Gnocchi and Kale:
Add gnocchi and kale to the pot and cook until gnocchi floats (about 2 minutes).
5. Incorporate Cream and Sausage:
Reduce heat to low and stir in half-and-half and cooked sausage. Adjust seasoning as needed and let simmer for 1 more minute.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- The soup thickens as it sits. Add more broth when reheating if needed.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half-and-half with full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream.
- Fresh or frozen butternut squash both work; frozen cooks faster.
- Gnocchi can be cooked separately and added before serving to prevent it from absorbing too much broth.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
