Description
A warm, comforting, and creamy tomato basil soup with pillowy gnocchi, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy days and cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 large carrot, diced (about 100g)
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced (about 50g)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (800g can)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (960 ml), low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml), full fat
- 1 pound gnocchi (450g), store-bought potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (about 25g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (50g)
- Optional add-ins: 2 cups baby spinach, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook for another minute until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or 2-3 hours on high if short on time).
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in gnocchi and heavy cream. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until gnocchi is tender and soup is creamy.
- Turn off the slow cooker. Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not add gnocchi too early to avoid mushiness. Add fresh basil at the end to keep brightness. Use low-sodium broth to control salt. Grate Parmesan fresh for best flavor. Soup freezes well without gnocchi; add fresh gnocchi when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
Keywords: slow cooker soup, creamy tomato soup, basil soup, gnocchi soup, easy dinner, cozy meals, comfort food