Vegan Creamy Leek Gnocchi Soup

Creamy and delicious 😋

When the weather cools down, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of warm, comforting soup. This creamy leek gnocchi soup is hearty, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. The combination of soft potato gnocchi, tender leeks, and a silky broth makes it the perfect weeknight dinner or weekend comfort meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Comforting & Cozy – The gnocchi add a pillowy texture that makes this soup extra hearty.

Simple Ingredients – Leeks, garlic broth, and gnocchi create a flavorful base without needing complicated steps.

Versatile – You can make it how you want too, add tempeh or beans for extra protein, make it creamy or keep it brothy.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (optional)

4 leeks, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts only)

4 garlic cloves, minced

8 cups vegetable broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh)

2 bay leaf

1 pound yukon gold potatoes

1 pound potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)

1 can coconut milk

2-4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chives or tempeh bacon.

Instructions

Prepare the leeks – Slice the leeks lengthwise and rinse well to remove dirt. Chop into thin half-moons.

Sauté the vegetables – In a large soup pot, heat olive oil or butter. Add leeks, Cook for 6–8 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Simmer the broth – Pour in the broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Cook the gnocchi – Add the gnocchi directly into the simmering soup. Cook until they float to the top, about 3–4 minutes.

Make it creamy – Stir in half-and-half (or coconut milk for dairy-free). Simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.

Season & serve – Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley, chives or Tempeh bacon.

Tips & Variations

For a lighter version: Skip the cream and keep it brothy.

Add protein: Stir in tempeh bacon or cooked white beans.

Extra flavor: Sprinkle in some nutritional yeast before serving.

Greens boost: Toss in a handful of spinach or kale at the end for extra nutrients.

Serving Suggestions

This leek gnocchi soup pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a side salad. It’s filling enough for dinner but also makes a lovely starter for a cozy meal with friends.

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