Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

N/A

1 unit

onion

diced

3 unit

garlic cloves

minced

3 unit

sun-dried tomatoes

drained

12 unit

roasted red peppers

drained

28 unit

San Marzano tomatoes

N/A

4 cup

chicken broth

N/A

1 tsp

salt

N/A

0.25 tsp

white pepper

N/A

2 tbsp

sugar

N/A

8 unit

fresh basil leaves

cut into thin strips

6 unit

frozen spinach

thawed and liquid squeezed out

0.5 cup

heavy cream

N/A

1 cup

water

from the gnocchi

2 cup

Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes

N/A

6 unit

frozen spinach

thawed and liquid squeezed out

1 tsp

garlic powder

N/A

2 unit

eggs

N/A

1.5 tsp

salt

N/A

1.5 cup

all-purpose flour

N/A

Step 1
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Step 2
~3 min

Saute diced onion and minced garlic until softened.

Step 3
~3 min

Add chopped roasted red peppers to the pot.

Step 4
~3 min

Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, San Marzano tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, white pepper, and sugar.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir in basil, spinach, and heavy cream.

Step 8
~3 min

Set soup aside.

Step 9
~3 min

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the gnocchi.

Step 10
~3 min

Combine mashed potatoes, spinach, and garlic powder in a food processor.

Step 11
~3 min

Pulse until well combined.

Step 12
~3 min

Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Step 13
~3 min

Add eggs, flour, and salt.

Step 14
~3 min

Mix until the dough comes together.

Step 15
~3 min

Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 20 times.

Step 16
~3 min

Divide dough into 6 portions.

Step 17
~3 min

Roll each portion into a rope about 1 inch thick.

Step 18
~3 min

Cut into 1-inch segments.

Step 19
~3 min

Place gnocchi on a floured cookie sheet.

Step 20
~3 min

Cook gnocchi in boiling water for 2 minutes.

Step 21
~3 min

Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the soup.

Step 22
~3 min

Repeat until all gnocchi is cooked.

Step 23
~3 min

Stir in 1 cup of gnocchi water into the soup.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the red peppers yourself for a deeper flavor.

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/USA

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Winter
Fall
Cozy Night In

Popularity Score

70/100

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