Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, strained and rinsed
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Liquids and Fats
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 15 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Other Ingredients
- 16 ounces vegan gnocchi
- 1-2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (2 tablespoons for cheesier flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Dice the onion and mince the garlic to prepare them for sautéing.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Melt vegan butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once melted and bubbling, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add artichokes and season: Strain and rinse canned artichokes, then add them to the pot along with salt and pepper (start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Stir and cook together for another 3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add liquids and nutritional yeast: Pour in the full-fat coconut milk, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast. Stir well and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Cook gnocchi: Once simmering, add the vegan gnocchi and lemon juice. Let the soup continue to simmer for about 3 minutes, until the gnocchi are soft, chewy, and cooked through.
- Add spinach and finish: Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach until it just begins to wilt. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly cracked pepper. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting vegan soup!
Notes
- For a cheesier flavor, add the full 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast.
- If vegan gnocchi is unavailable, substitute with your favorite vegan pasta or dumpling alternative.
- Adjust salt and pepper gradually as canned artichokes and broth may vary in saltiness.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
- Diet: Vegan