Gnocchi Cacciatore Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
• 1 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper (about 1 pound), chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion (about 1 pound), chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package (1 pound) potato gnocchi
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the butternut squash, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the potato gnocchi and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the gnocchi are cooked through.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 9 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Protein: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Loaded with vegetables
• Flavorful and aromatic
• Easy to make

User Comments:

• "This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of vegetables and gnocchi."
• "My family loved this soup. It's a perfect meal for a cold fall day."
• "The soup was flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful when cutting the butternut squash, as it can be slippery.
• If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth instead.
• You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots, celery, or beans.
• If you want a creamier soup, you can use an immersion blender to puree some of the vegetables.