Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this hearty Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and nutritious veggies, this soup is a comforting delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux.
- Thicken Soup: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add half-and-half and milk. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Add chicken and gnocchi, simmer until gnocchi is tender. Stir in spinach and season before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a richer soup, substitute milk with additional half-and-half or heavy cream.
- Add more broth for a thinner consistency if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
