Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup, packed with tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich and creamy broth. This Italian-inspired delight is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cook Vegetables: In a large pot, sauté celery, onion, garlic, and carrots in olive oil until softened.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Stir in cooked chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Include Gnocchi: Add potato gnocchi to the pot and cook until they float to the surface.
- Finish with Cream: Pour in half and half, then add fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.
Notes
- If half and half is unavailable, you can use a combination of milk and heavy cream as a substitute.
- Feel free to customize the soup by adding other vegetables like peas or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg