Enhanced Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Name: Enhanced Creamy Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Olive oil; 1 package Trader Joe’s Holiday Vegetable Hash; 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed but CONSERVE 2tbsp of liquid; 2 cups vegetable broth or water; 4oz cream cheese or other soft cheese, like Boursin; 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast or less; 0.5 package gnocchi, I used Trader Joe’s mini rainbow gnocchi; 1 block Tofu or one half. Pressed and cubed; Garlic powder; Penzey’s Greek seasoning; Oregano; Sweet basil; Ground Thyme; Onion powder; Berbere; Salt; Black pepper

8 steps

Prep:5minCook:20min

Inspired by @consciouschris on Instagram, part of his “Lazy Trader Joe’s Meals” series. I made some pretty serious modifications that I wouldn’t go without, hence the enhanced version! This recipe can easily be made vegan by using vegan cheese.

Updated at: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:22:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories516.2 kcal (26%)

Total Fat18.2 g (26%)

Carbs66.5 g (26%)

Sugars7.4 g (8%)

Protein22.1 g (44%)

Sodium1377.7 mg (69%)

Fiber10.5 g (38%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

olive oil

1 packageHoliday Vegetable Hash

1white beans

can, drained and rinsed but CONSERVE 2tbsp of liquid

2 cupsvegetable broth

or water

4 ozcream cheese

or other soft cheese, like Boursin

3 TbspNutritional yeast

or less

0.5 packagegnocchi

I used, mini rainbow gnocchi

1 blockTofu

or one half Pressed and cubed

Instructions

Step 1

Sauté the holiday hash. I added garlic powder at this stage as well

Step 2

Transfer vegetables to blender

Step 3

Add beans, nutritional yeast, cheese, and broth to the blender. Add Greek seasoning- the original recipe called for herb Boursin. Optional: add a generous gloop of the bean liquid as well

Step 4

Blend until smooth. Add more liquid as needed

Step 5

Transfer blended mixture to pot on stove and heat on medium. Add the rest of the herbs to taste

Step 6

Add the pressed and cubed tofu. I used what I had, which was about 2/3 of a block. Just add as much as you want

Step 7

Add the gnocchi. It’s ready when they bob to the top, ~4 min

Step 8

Serve with toasted pepitas, croutons, coconut milk, fresh herbs, or any other garnish