When you're needing a little something to warm your bones, this soup will give you the hug that you're craving.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 white onion, finely chopped

• 4 stalks celery

• 2 cups crimini (brown) mushrooms

• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

• 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)

• 5 cups veggie broth (or 4 and 1 cup of water)

• 2 cups gnocchi (find in pasta section)

• 1 can coconut milk

• 2 cups fresh kale, chopped (I did broccoli instead of kale and added a small zucchini. Swap out the veggies as you like.)

• 1 cup shredded parmesan (vegan or dairy)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add celery and onion, stirring frequently for about 10 mins (or until translucent)

2. Add mushrooms and garlic (and any other veggies), stir for 7-10 mins over medium heat

3. Add thyme, salt, and pepper

4. Increase heat to high and add vegetable broth, bringing it to a boil, then add gnocchi.

5. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes

6. Add coconut milk, parmesan, and kale.

Garnish with a little extra thyme/rosemary and parm if you so choose 😉