{Soup Series} Creamy "Chk-n" Gnocchi Soup-Dairy Free

 I'm back with another soup recipe. This one was so good, we had it on Christmas. It's easy to make but feels special and decadent at the same time.  It's also super creamy without any dairy.

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for a few hours

4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 medium red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup riced cauliflower

1-2 cups raw spinach (or kale)

3 small carrots, diced

3 stalks celery, diced

1 (18oz) package of potato gnocchi

2 meatless chicken breasts (I use Don't be a Chicken brand)

Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes(optional)

To make:

Serves 4-6

• Start by soaking your cashews in boiling water for a few hours or overnight.
• Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, cauliflower & celery in a large stock pot with some water or olive oil until onions are translucent
• Microwave the "chicken" patties until defrosted and cut into bite size pieces, add to the stock pot and cook through 
• Add spices to taste. I usually add 1/2-1 tsp of each onion, garlic, Italian seasoning to start. Season with salt & pepper. 
• Add vegetable broth and bring to a low boil
• Add gnocchi and cook for about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to simmer
• Drain soaked cashews and blend with 1 cup of water until smooth
• Add the blended cashews to the pot and stir on low heat
• Add spinach (or kale) and cook until wilted
• Check for seasonings and serve.  Add some crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!

Enjoy!

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