Mouthwatering Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi (Recipe for Printing)
Perfect for chilly winter nights, sun dried tomato gnocchi soup blends savory chickpeas, kale, and bell pepper for a hearty, warming dish. Try it now—Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 to 2 teaspoons avocado oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
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6 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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5 cups vegetable broth
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1/4 cup nutritional yeast
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Leaves from 6 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
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2 cups kale, chopped
→ To Serve and Garnish
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Cashew Cream (optional)
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3/4 cup raw cashews
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1/4 cup water
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Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
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Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
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Stir in diced red bell pepper, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and crushed garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, and fresh thyme leaves. Mix well to combine.
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Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes to blend flavors.
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Gently stir in gnocchi and continue simmering for 4 to 5 minutes, or until gnocchi are cooked and tender.
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Add chopped kale and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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To make cashew cream, soak raw cashews in hot water for 30 minutes, drain and discard the water, then blend cashews with 1/4 cup water and a pinch of salt until smooth.
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Ladle soup into bowls and garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and cashew cream if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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For a richer texture, drizzle cashew cream over the soup just before serving.