Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (or oil)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large rib celery, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 4–5 cups vegan chicken broth
- 16–32 ounces gnocchi
- ½ cup vegan cream (to taste)
- Optional: baby spinach and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegan butter in a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in thyme and garlic; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in flour; stir continuously for about 30 seconds.
- Add chickpeas; gradually pour in broth until combined.
- Carefully incorporate gnocchi and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in vegan cream and optional spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For an oil-free version, replace vegan butter with vegetable broth during sautéing. Customize your soup by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
