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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Comforting Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs juicy and flavorful
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium option preferred
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half
For the Gnocchi and Vegetables
  • 16 ounces gnocchi frozen variations work well
  • 2 medium carrots chopped finely
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach wilts beautifully into the soup
For Seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or fresh herbs
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add seasoned chicken thighs to the pot, browning for 5-7 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Remove chicken and add chopped carrots and celery to pot, sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping pot bottom, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  6. Stir in gnocchi and return chicken to the pot, cooking for 3-5 minutes until gnocchi float.
  7. Drizzle in heavy cream while stirring, then add spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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