Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup That Warms Your Soul

Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup is a comforting dish packed with tender chicken, gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tbsp Butter or olive oil for dairy-free option
1 medium Onion chopped
2 stalks Celery diced
2 medium Carrots sliced
3 cloves Garlic minced
1/4 cup Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free

For the Broth

2 cups Half and Half or heavy cream
4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
1 tsp Thyme or rosemary

For the Main Elements

2 cups Cooked Chicken diced rotisserie chicken
1 lb Potato Gnocchi frozen preferred
2 cups Fresh Spinach or kale

Final Touches

1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Cooking Steps

Melt butter in a Dutch Oven over medium heat, add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until tender.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stirring to make a roux. Cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually mix in half and half and chicken broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes for the soup to thicken.
Stir in diced chicken and gnocchi; simmer for 5 minutes until gnocchi are cooked through.
Add spinach and optional red pepper flakes; cook until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, add frozen gnocchi directly to the soup and let it simmer properly for a creamy texture.

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