This is one of the best soups on the planet! It makes for the perfect dinner any day of the week and it’s definitely one of those recipes which no-one will say no! The best part is that it is so easy to make! It comes together in less than 15 minutes. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click Here.
What is Gnocchi?
Gnocchi means “lumps” in Italian. They are small dumplings made with potatoes and flour. Cooked potatoes are mashed and combined with flour to create a dough. Then it is formed into small pieces for boiling. These are a pasta alternative that transforms into melt-in-your-mouth, light, and fluffy pillows. We love gnocchi. My favorite way is, tossed with pesto or marinara sauce! There are all kinds of gnocchi available in the market these days. The traditional one is, of course, potato gnocchi but you can even find cauliflower gnocchi at grocery stores now! While gnocchi can be made from scratch, they are widely available in stores fresh, frozen, or dried. I just buy the shelf-stable gnocchi that you can find in the pasta aisle in most major grocery stores. We can make may dish from the gnocchi. One way of using gnocchi is to make soup. The gnocchi cooks right in the soup and the starch released from the potatoes helps to thicken it up and makes the soup smooth and hearty. This gnocchi soup is creamy with the addition of heavy cream. I also add fresh thyme and Italian seasoning to flavor it up. This is one of those meals which you can quickly put together in your Instant Pot on busy weeknights. Gnocchi cooks very fast so I did cook this soup in Instant Pot for 1 minute on high pressure with quick-release pressure. I don’t like all gummy gnocchi. Cooking for 1 minute in instant pot, It actually retained its texture pretty well. The pot does take time to come to pressure since there’s a lot of liquid and that time is more than enough.
Why I love this Soup?
It’s
one potcomes together quicklyheartyfillinghas great flavorcomfortingcreamyvegetarian
You guys are going to love this incredibly creamy and rich soup. It is flavored with the perfect amount of seasonings.
Ingredients needed –
Potato GnocchiSpinachCarrotsCeleryGarlicOnionThymeBlack pepper powderHeavy creamButterVegetable brothSalt and black pepper powderItalian seasoning
How to make Instant Pot Creamy Gnocchi Soup? Step by step process –
Press the saute button on the Instant Pot. Once it displays hot, add butter. (Photo 1) Then add the garlic, bay leaf, celery, onion, and saute for 2 minutes until onion is soft and translucent. (Photo 2) Add a tablespoon of water and de-glaze the pot making sure there are no burnt bits stuck at the bottom. Now add carrots, potato gnocchi, seasoning, vegetable broth, and thyme. DO NOT stir but press slightly so that gnocchi is underwater. (Photo 3 to 7) Close the lid. Turn off the IP from saute mode and Press the manual or pressure cook button and cook on high pressure for 1 minute with the pressure valve in the sealing position. (photo 8) Once cooking time is done, a quick release of the pressure. Open the pot, take out the bay leaf and thyme. and press the saute button again. (Photo 9) Add chopped spinach and heavy cream. (Photo 10 and 11) Stir and let the soup simmer for 2 minutes. You can add extra stock here if you want to thin out the soup further. (Photo 12) Transfer soup to serving bowls.
Notes and pro-tips
Couldn’t find gnocchi? Substitute diced fresh potatoes for gnocchi (they’ll need to cook longer).Sneak in an extra vegetable like peas, zucchini, bell peppers or asparagus.Use half n half if you want to make a little lighter version.Don’t cook for more than 1 minute.You can add cheese to make it cheesy.
Can you freeze this soup?
Yes, you can freeze this soup. The soup stays well in the freezer for a couple of months when stored in an air-tight container. For fridge – Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for 5-7 days. When reheating, you may need to add water as the gnocchi can soak up some of the broth while in the fridge.
Can you make this on a stovetop?
Sure you can.
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, bay leaf, onion, celery, and carrots and sauté until veggies are softened (approx. 10 minutes).Add veggie broth, thyme, and seasoning to veggies. Bring to a boil.Add gnocchi and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionallyNow add spinach and heavy cream. Cook them for about 2 minutes and switch off the flame.Taste to adjust seasonings. Enjoy.
Can we make this vegan?
Yes! Just substitute butter with oil and heavy cream with coconut cream.
What to Serve with this soup?
Serve the soup with crackers, crusty bread, or in a homemade bread bowl and you have the perfect cozy and comforting meal! Put this on your list of must-try soups! You will not regret it.
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