Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Loaded with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy broth, this soup is a satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker soup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken pieces in the pot. Season with thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Add Broth and Gnocchi: Pour in chicken broth and simmer. Add gnocchi and cook until they float.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream, milk, spinach, and Parmesan. Add cornstarch slurry for a thicker consistency if desired. Adjust seasoning.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use leftover roasted chicken and add after cooking gnocchi.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
