Roasted Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi Soup

45 mins    Soups and salads Roasted Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi Soup is a rich, velvety dish that combines the earthy flavor of roasted mushrooms with the pillowy goodness of gnocchi. This luxurious bowl of soup brings together savory roasted mushrooms, roasted garlic,soft potato gnocchi, and a creamy broth that feels like a hug in every spoonful. Whether you’re looking for a simple weeknight dinner or a showstopper starter for a special occasion, this soup will satisfy every craving. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of cozy, homemade goodness! Servings: 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Total: 45 min Contains: Dairy, Gluten Free from: Meat, Seafood Vegan alternatives: Vegan butter, coconut milk

Ingredients

400 grams white mushrooms 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 cloves of garlic, smashed 2 tablespoons packed of chopped fresh thyme leaves* 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 carrots chopped into cubes 1 1/2 stalks of celery 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 cubes chicken stock mixed in 4 cups of hot water 1 cup warm whole milk 350g fresh Gnocchi 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water 1/2 teaspoon salt *Use half the amount for dry thyme

Method

1. Heat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, add mushrooms, salt, pepper, smashed garlic, melted butter and 1/2 tablespoon thyme. Bake mushrooms until browned, around 27-30 minutes. 2. Heat olive oil in a pot on medium heat, then add onions, carrots and celery, and braze for 10 minutes, stirring intermittently. Add butter and flour and stir until light golden brown. 3. Add 1 tablespoon thyme and warm chicken stock, then cook for 20 minutes. 4. Pour in the milk, gnocchi, remaining thyme, corn starch mixture and salt and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and remaining butter/juices from the baking pan (spare a few mushrooms for garnish if you prefer). 5. Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with thyme leaves and roasted mushrooms. Enjoy with sour dough bread! Serving suggestion: Serve warm with Sour Dough Bread or Artisan Bague