Vegan Tomato Gnocchi Soup

Vegan gnocchi soup is packed with flavor and is the easiest weeknight dinner soup! Made with simple ingredients in 20 minutes using just one pot, this tomato gnocchi soup is hearty, nourishing and would even be great for company.

Soup is such a great way to get a comforting meal on the table quickly! Be sure to check out my other quick and easy soup recipes, especially my Mediterranean Vegetable Soup or Tuscan White Bean Soup with Kale.

Large white pot filled with vegan gnocchi soup, silver ladle in pot.

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Recipe highlights

  • Easy to make
  • Simple ingredients
  • One pot meal
  • Tastes even better the next day
  • Great for meal prep
  • 20 Minute Meal
Ingredients to make vegan tomato gnocchi soup.

Key Ingredients

  • Vegetable broth – helps to make the soup taste like it was cooking all day.
  • Balsamic vinegar – the helps to remove the canned flavor from the tomatoes
  • Sundried tomatoes in olive oil – I highly recommend adding a little bit of the olive oil from the sundried tomatoes to the soup as it adds so much flavor.
  • Gnocchi – I used frozen cauliflower gnocchi in this recipe but you could also use potato gnocchi.

How to make tomato gnocchi soup

Cook onions and garlic: Chop onions and garlic, sauté onions for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, then add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.

White onions before and after sauteing in a white pot.

Deglaze the pot: Add about ½ -1 cup of the vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the pot, getting all the brown bits off the bottom (these are full of flavor).

Cooked onions in a white pot, spatula scraping the pot.

Bring soup to a boil: Add the rest of the vegetable broth, the diced tomatoes, spices and sundried tomatoes. Cook over high heat until boiling.

Ingredients to make the base of the vegan tomato gnocchi soup in a pot.

Add beans and gnocchi: Rinse and drain the white beans, add beans and gnocchi to boiling soup and cook 8 minutes.

White beans and gnocchi in tomato based soup in a pot.

Add spinach and serve: After 8 minutes, add the spinach and turn off the heat. Stir the soup allowing the spinach to wilt. Serve hot.

Spinach added to gnocchi soup before and after wilting.

Top tips

  • If you are using a shelf stable gnocchi, it will only take 2 minutes of cooking in boiling water.

Other additions

  • Veggies: Zucchini (cooked with the onions), chopped artichoke hearts, sliced kalamata olives, chopped kale, carrots and celery (cooked with the onions).
  • Spice: Crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika
  • Creaminess:  Cashew cream (1/3 cup soaked cashews blended with ¼ cup water) , blended white beans (blend a drained can of white beans with 1 cup of vegetable broth or water), coconut milk (the canned coconut milk that is very thick, you could use coconut cream too).
White bowl filled with cauliflower gnocchi soup.

What to serve with vegan gnocchi soup?

This tomato gnocchi soup is a filling meal on its own, but these would all go great with the soup:

Common Questions

What is gnocchi

Gnocchi are little dumplings typically made from potatoes, flour and egg.

Gnocchi typically are boiled in water and served like pasta. You can also sauté or air fry gnocchi to give them a crispy exterior instead of eating them like dumplings.

Where can you find gnocchi

Depending on your grocery store, you may be able to find gnocchi in many different places.

  • Typically in the same section as the pasta. This is referred to as shelf stable gnocchi and will cook quicker.
  • Cauliflower gnocchi can be found in the frozen foods section of the grocery store.
  • You may also find gnocchi in the refrigerated sections by the deli or specialty foods. These fresh gnocchi often cook up faster than frozen (check the instructions).
Ladle filled with tomato gnocchi soup.

Is all gnocchi vegan

No, not all gnocchi is vegan, many times, gnocchi is held together with a base of eggs, so it’s important that you check the ingredients.

Is all gnocchi gluten free

No, not all gnocchi is gluten free. Be sure to check the ingredients or look for packaging that specifies gluten free.

If you want to ensure you have a gluten free, vegan friendly gnocchi, you can find frozen cauliflower gnocchi at Trader Joe’s or these mini gluten free potato gnocchi online or in most specialty grocery stores.

Can you make this in advance?

If you are wanting to serve this to company, I would not recommend adding the gnocchi in advance as the texture of the soup changes as the gnocchi sits in the broth.

Tomato gnocchi soup in a white bowl with spoon in the bowl.

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Vegan Tomato Gnocchi Soup

Vegan tomato gnocchi soup is easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes. Packed with flavor, this gnocchi soup is creamy, nourishing and the perfect comfort food meal. Gluten free, dairy free and plant based, this recipe is great for parties or serving company too.
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Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: tomato gnocchi soup, vegan gnocchi soup, vegan tomato gnocchi soup
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Chop the onions and finely chop the garlic.
  • Preheat a large pot over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add olive oil and chopped onions. Cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the onions start to become translucent, add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Add about 1/2 – 1 cup of vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the pot, getting off all the brown bits from sauting the onions and garlic.
  • Add the rest of the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, spices and sundried tomatoes. Turn the heat up to high and allow this to come to a boil.
  • Rinse and drain the white beans.
  • Once boiling, add the gnocchi and white beans. Cook for 8 minutes (only 2 minutes for shelf-stable gnocchi).
  • After 8 minutes, add the baby spinach and stir well. Turn off the heat and continue to stir until the spinach is fully wilted.

Notes

Top tips
  • The cooking time for you gnocchi may differ based on what kind of gnocchi and what brand you are using.
  • If you want a slightly brothier soup, add an additional cup of broth and a pinch of salt 
  • If you are using frozen gnocchi, there is no need to thaw the gnocchi before adding to the soup. 
If you want to ensure you have a gluten free, vegan friendly gnocchi, you can find cauliflower gnocchi in Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s or these mini gluten free potato gnocchi online or in most specialty grocery stores.
Storing leftovers
  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • Freezer: You can store this soup in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating:
  • Stove: Reheat on the stove, covered over medium low heat. Be sure to add extra vegetable broth or water and taste for seasoning before serving. You can reheat the same from frozen, it will just take longer.
  • Microwave: Cook on high in a microwave safe bowl for 1-2 minutes. If frozen, you may want to defrost the soup before cooking in the microwave.   

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
169
Fat
 
3
g
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
Fiber
 
6
g
Sugar
 
5
g
Protein
 
12
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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