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    Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup

    December 2, 2020 By Rene 38 Comments

    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers!

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    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes

    As it gets colder, soup is on the menu in my house more and more. And there is nothing better than having a comforting, delicious soup on the table in 30 minutes. And this Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is exactly that.

    You only need a handful of ingredients to bring this one together - but the flavors are so rich and delicious it will taste like you've been cooking it all day. Trust me.

    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes

    How to make Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup

    To start cook up some vegan sausage. I went with the Beyond Meat Italian Sausage. But feel free to swap it out for your favorite.

    Next add the onion, garlic and spices. Cook this down with a little bit of broth (to get those crunchy sausage bits off the bottom of the pan) for 2-3 minutes.

    Add the rest of the broth (I went with my go-to vegan chicken broth, but you can use your favorite) and the uncooked gnocchi. Bring everything to a boil.

    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes
    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes

    TSV TIP: It is fairly easy to find vegan gnocchi. Be sure to look in the dry pasta section - not the fresh refrigerated section.

    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes

    To finish off the soup, add some vegan half & half and the kale. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes and that's all folks. Serve this with some crusty garlic bread and dish up the leftovers for lunch the next day.

    This will thicken as it cools, so you will have a more broth when it is fresh. If the leftovers get too thick, you can always thin them down with a little water or more broth.

    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes

    Need more recipe inspo? Check out these:

    • Creamy Vegan Gnocchi Soup
    • Vegan Spicy Sausage Pesto Pasta
    • Simple Vegan Pesto Gnocchi
    • Vegan Zuppa Toscana
    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes
    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegansoup #gnocchirecipes
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    Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup

    This Vegan Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Soup is extremely simple but also totally comforting. It also makes the best leftovers!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword gnocchi, soup
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 5
    Calories 435kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 8 oz vegan sausage I used Beyond Meat Italian
    • ½ yellow onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic diced
    • pepper a pinch
    • red pepper flakes optional, to taste
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 4 cups broth*
    • 1 16-ounce package gnocchi uncooked
    • 1 cup non-dairy half & half you can sub non-dairy milk, but it will be thinner
    • 2 cups kale ripped into bite-size pieces
    • salt if needed
    • fresh parsley for topping

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the vegan sausage and crumble with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring frequently until browned.
    • Add the onion, garlic, pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and a splash of broth. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and allow everything to cook down for 2-3 minutes.
    • Pour in the rest of the broth and gnocchi. Bring it to a boil and allow everything to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the vegan half & half and the kale. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 5 more minutes and serve.

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    Notes

    *I used vegan chicken broth, which you can get online here. You can also use your favorite broth instead. If you are sensitive to sodium, you can also sub 1 cup of broth for 1 cup of water.
    **Recipe inspired by Salt & Lavender.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Iron: 5mg

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    Comments

    1. Chantelle

      May 04, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so yummy! We've been making it a couple times a month for months!! My whole family loves it and it's kid approved 👍 The only tweek that I make is using blended tofu and oat milk in place of half and half! Less calories and amps up the protein for my big eaters! I'm making it again tomorrow! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 06, 2022 at 9:55 am

        So glad you liked it! And love the idea of swapping in tofu!

        Reply
    2. Christy Trombley

      February 09, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      We made this last night with a couple substitutions given what was on hand. It was fantastic! We had to use Abbott’s ”chorizo” instead of the Beyond Italian sausage and full fat coconut milk instead of non-dairy half and half. It did not disappoint, and all the ingredients came together so well. I love using this website as my husband and I navigate veganism- we aren’t full fledged yet, but it’s recipes like these that make it something to strive for. Thanks, Rene!

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 09, 2022 at 4:24 pm

        Yay! So glad to hear you are getting lots of recipe inspo Christy!

        Reply
    3. Cori Wheaton

      November 09, 2021 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Super super super delicious! Not a big gnocchi fan, so I used Banza cavatappi pasta, and used coconut cream instead of dairy free half n half. Tasted wonderful with some extra seasoning to help rid the coconut flavor. Going to make this again for Christmas with garlic naan 😀 thank you for this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 10, 2021 at 12:32 pm

        You had me at garlic naan! Lol So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      October 06, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      This soup was amazing! My husband and I both thought it was restaurant quality! It was also simple and quick. We will definitely make this again and again. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 08, 2021 at 8:46 am

        Woooooo! So glad you both enjoyed it Lisa!

        Reply
    5. Lea

      August 29, 2021 at 9:57 am

      Wow! This looks so comforting for a chilly, Fall day.

      Reply
      • Rene

        September 03, 2021 at 10:19 am

        Hi Lea - Yes! The perfect Fall soup!

        Reply
    6. Amy

      March 14, 2021 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      This soup was SO delicious. Next time I’ll only do 3 cups of broth and one of water as my blood pressure probably didn’t like the salt but I did! I don’t like using meat substitutes so I did extra kale and a few more gnocchi. Seriously- amazing dish!

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 16, 2021 at 8:13 am

        Yum! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
      • Erin

        November 17, 2021 at 4:35 pm

        5 stars
        I just made this for dinner, and it's WONDERFUL!!! So, so delicious!

        Reply
    7. Corey

      March 10, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Just served this to my non-vegan 17 year-old daughter and her boyfriend. They both loved it and said it reminded them of the Tuscan soup at Olive Garden. I agree! I will definitely make this again! It was fast, easy, and delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 11, 2021 at 9:20 am

        Yay! So glad everyone liked it!!!

        Reply
    8. Tiffani

      February 21, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      This vegan soup was Excellent!!!! Yum, Yum, Yum

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 25, 2021 at 9:40 am

        So glad you liked it!!!

        Reply
    9. Jenae

      January 28, 2021 at 10:43 am

      Hi Rene, would you freeze this after?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 28, 2021 at 10:49 am

        You can definitely freeze this. Just let it cool completely before transferring to a freezer safe container!

        Reply
    10. Kay

      January 18, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      It was good. I used vegetable broth.

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 19, 2021 at 8:42 am

        Awesome - glad it was hit!

        Reply
    11. Tricia Davis

      January 02, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      Hi! My husband has been a vale fan for almost a year and I would love to make this for him. What kind of broth did you use? It looks so good!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 02, 2021 at 2:47 pm

        The broth I used is linked in the recipe notes 🤗

        Reply
    12. Julia

      December 22, 2020 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      I made this soup last night and it was delicious and easy! Thanks Rene for another awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 30, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Thank you!!!

        Reply
    13. Jen

      December 20, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!! I only had 1 Italian sausage so used a Beyond Brat for the remainder and added in some fennel. Copying Kristen, above, I used the TJ's Cauliflower Gnocci and threw it in when the broth, etc was boiling. This recipe will be added to our regulars 🙂

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 20, 2020 at 7:53 pm

        So glad the cauliflower gnocchi is working out. I want to try it now 🤗

        Reply
    14. Sara

      December 05, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      Just dude a virtual dinner with my friends and we did this recipe. It was really good. Thick and creamy! I added some carrots and celery in the beginning for extra veg. Turned out great. Served with fresh focaccia.

      Reply
    15. Cyndy

      December 02, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      What is a brand of vegan gnocci?

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 02, 2020 at 8:01 pm

        Trader Joe's. I also think DeLallo. I just always read the labels at whatever grocery store I'm at until I find one. There is usually always at least one brand that is vegan-friendly. Be sure to look in the dry pasta aisle 👍

        Reply
    16. Kristin

      December 02, 2020 at 8:39 am

      I'll try soon and then post a review, sounds yummy! Do you think the frozen gnochhi from Trader Joe's would work in this!

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 02, 2020 at 8:51 am

        Hi Kristin, I do think it would work - I assume you are talking about the cauliflower gnocchi. You might want to brown it in a different pan before adding it to the soup. Just to ensure it holds it shape!

        Reply
        • Kristin

          December 03, 2020 at 7:34 pm

          I made it tonight with the cauliflower gnocchi, just threw it in after broth was boiling. It is a super delicious and easy soup, thank you!!!

          Reply
          • Tammy

            December 04, 2020 at 4:17 am

            Thanks for asking this question and trying, too! I'm planning on making this and wanted to use the cauliflower gnocchi as well (the better half is gf!). Good to know it works (without having to brown it!). Super excited to try this! Thanks for always having the best, creative, vegan recipes, Rene!

            Reply
            • Rene

              December 04, 2020 at 11:23 am

              Thanks Tammy!

          • Rene

            December 04, 2020 at 11:23 am

            Perfect! So glad it worked out!

            Reply
    17. Julli

      December 02, 2020 at 6:54 am

      Another beauty! And thanks so much for mentioning the brand of "sausage" you use — we love Beyond Beef for all these things and didn’t know that they were making "sausage"!

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 02, 2020 at 8:51 am

        Of course! I hope you give it a try!!!

        Reply

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