Description
A creamy, comforting chicken gnocchi soup that is easy to make with normal pantry items and no fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the dried thyme and basil, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, and add the shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top and are tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and heavy cream, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the gnocchi. Use quality chicken broth for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, gnocchi