Vegan Gnocchi Soup

Name: Easy Vegan Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups vegan sausage ((4 sausage links)); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 cups shredded kale; 4 cups vegan broth; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 2 (16oz) packages gnocchi; 1 1/2 cups vegan sour cream; 1/4 cup vegan parmesean (optional)

by Monica Davis on January 6, 2026 2 comments

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This vegan gnocchi soup features vegan sausage and kale in a rich, creamy broth packed with warm, plump gnocchi. It’s quick and easy to make in about 20 minutes and will satisfy the whole family.

Two bowls of vegan gnocchi soup with red pepper flakes and vegan parmesan on top.

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Why make this recipe

This creamy vegan gnocchi soup is quick and easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It’s excellent for fast weeknight meals, and it even tastes great the next day for lunches. It is full of flavor and protein from the plant-based sausage, packed with fiber-rich tomatoes and kale, all in a creamy, delicious broth.

Ingredients and substitutions

Vegan Sausage – I prefer the Beyond brand’s spicy Italian sausage. It adds significant flavor to the soup. However, you can use my TVP sausage crumbles or seitan sausage instead.
Olive Oil – to saute the sausage, garlic, and kale.
Garlic – I like to add a lot for flavor. You can also swap this out for garlic powder if you don’t have fresh.
Kale – Fresh, washed kale with the stems removed is my favorite, but you can also swap this out for spinach. If you choose to use spinach, add it at the end of cooking so it wilts without overcooking.
Vegan Broth – I prefer not to use chick’n broth in this soup, but you can use any vegan broth you wish.
Diced Tomatoes – add flavor and acidity to the soup. You can use fresh tomatoes and saute them with the garlic and kale, or use canned diced tomatoes and add them to the broth.
Gnocchi – you can use any gnocchi that you prefer. Most brands of gnocchi are vegan, but you can check my vegan gnocchi brand guide to be sure. You can also use gluten-free gnocchi for a gluten-free soup.
Vegan Sour Cream– I prefer Tofutti brand sour cream or my homemade tofu sour cream. You can also swap the sour cream with cashew cream.

Helpful tools

A large soup pot

How to make vegan gnocchi soup

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

Step 1 – Sauté 4 vegan Beyond sausage links (or other vegan sausage) in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausages into small bite-sized pieces while cooking.

Step 2 – Add 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon of red chili flakes, and 4 cups of shredded kale, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, until the kale is wilted.

Step 3 – Add 4 cups of vegan broth and a cup of diced tomatoes, and bring to a low boil for 5 minutes.

Vegan sausage and kale sautéed in a soup pot. — Saute the vegan sausage, garlic, and kale in some olive oil.

Vegan gnocchi soup with sausage and kale before the cream has been added. — Saute the vegan sausage, garlic, and kale in some olive oil.

Step 4 – Add 2 containers of gnocchi to the soup and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 5 – Stir in 1 1/2 cups of vegan sour cream (or cashew cream) and add more salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6 – Garnish with vegan parmesan and serve hot.

A large blue soup pot filled with creamy vegan gnocchi soup with spinach and kale.

Pro Tips

Add the sour cream at the end of cooking. Turn off the heat once it has been added.
If you are going to swap the kale for spinach, be sure to add the spinach along with the cream at the end of cooking.
Feel free to add more red pepper flakes and/or a dash of cayenne to the soup for added spice.

Two bowls of creamy vegan gnocchi soup with sausage and kale.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate: This vegan gnocchi soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 – 5 days in an airtight container.

Freeze: You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating: Reheat a bowl of it in the microwave for about 2- 3 minutes, or add a few tablespoons of water and reheat it in a saucepan on the stovetop.

Frequently asked questions

How can I make gnocchi soup gluten-free?

To make this gluten-free, be sure to use a gluten-free vegan sausage, such as Beyond Sausage. You don’t want to use a seitan-based sausage because it contains wheat gluten. You also want to be sure to use gluten-free gnocchi.

Can I use spinach instead of kale?

Yes, spinach is an excellent addition to this soup, just be sure to add it at the end of cooking. You just want it to wilt in the soup, not cook down.

A close up of a bowl of creamy vegan gnocchi soup.

Gnocchi makes quick and easy, satisfying vegan meals. I also love to pan-fry gnocchi with veggies or make easy sheet-pan gnocchi for a no-fuss dinner.