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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup for Cozy Nights In

This comforting Chicken Gnocchi Soup is perfect for chilly nights, featuring tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with butter for added richness
  • 1 cup White Onion can use yellow onion or shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot can use pre-shredded or finely diced
  • 1 cup Celery parsnip works as a substitute
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth low sodium or homemade is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Basil
  • to taste Salt adjust towards end of cooking
  • to taste Coarse Black Pepper adjust towards end of cooking
For Protein and Texture
  • 2 cups Cooked and Diced Chicken Breasts can use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 package (about 16 ounces) Gnocchi opt for potato gnocchi for gluten-free
For Freshness & Creaminess
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves kale or Swiss chard can also be used
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream substitute with half-and-half or plant-based cream

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add 1 diced white onion, cooking until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Incorporate 1 cup of shredded carrots and 1 cup of diced celery into the pot, stirring for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme, oregano, and basil with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken and 1 package of gnocchi. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add 2 cups of baby spinach and 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. Stir for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts and soup is creamy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently over low heat, adding broth if necessary.

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