Description

This Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, hearty dish combining sautéed mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and tender potato gnocchi in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s easy to prepare and brings together the earthiness of mushrooms with smooth half-and-half and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

3 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
16 oz. sliced mushrooms
1 cup diced white onions
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup shredded carrots
2 tsp minced garlic
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp black pepper
1 16-oz. package potato gnocchi
1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)

Optional Garnish

Chopped parsley

Instructions

Prepare Mushrooms: Using a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. Flip the mushrooms and continue sautéing for another 3-4 minutes without stirring. Remove the mushrooms from the pot and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, diced onions, chopped celery, shredded carrots, and minced garlic. Stir to combine and cook while stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir thoroughly until the flour is well incorporated.
Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the half-and-half and low-sodium chicken broth. Add dried thyme and black pepper. Stir well to combine the mixture completely. Increase heat to bring the soup to a boil.
Simmer Soup: Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup cook gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Add Gnocchi and Spinach: Stir in the potato gnocchi and chopped fresh spinach until evenly combined. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes until the gnocchi are cooked through and spinach is wilted.
Finish Soup: Return the sautéed mushrooms to the pot and stir well. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring frequently to meld flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh finish.

Notes

For vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Ensure not to stir mushrooms too frequently while sautéing, to achieve better browning.
Gnocchi cooking times can vary slightly; cook until they float to the surface and are tender.
Adjust seasoning with salt as needed, especially if using salted broth or butter.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or a plant-based cream substitute in place of half-and-half.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi Soup, mushroom soup, creamy soup, potato gnocchi recipe, easy comfort soup, stovetop soup recipe