Description
Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup is the ultimate winter comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or busy family dinners. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a rich, creamy broth. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a one-pot meal that simplifies cleanup while delivering a delightful medley of flavors that warm you from the inside out. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch, making it a versatile dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2–4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 4–6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 4–6 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk or heavy cream or whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 pound fresh potato gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, sauté olive oil and chopped onion until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in butter and flour; add chicken, garlic, spices, and pour in broth. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot.
- Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, parmesan, and gnocchi; cook until heated through.
- Serve warm with additional parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg