Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Savor the richness of our Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a luxurious and creamy delight that mirrors your favorite restaurant's recipe. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth for a heartwarming meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 stalk of celery
- ½ white onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté: In a large pot over medium heat, warm up the olive oil. Toss in the celery, onions, garlic, and carrots, sautéing them for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced chicken, chicken broth, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and the thyme to the pot. Bring everything to a boiling point.
- Gnocchi Addition: After the soup has reached a boil, carefully mix in the gnocchi and let it boil for 3-4 minutes more. Then, lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
- Final Touches: Fold in the half and half and the roughly chopped spinach, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach softens. Do a final taste test, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if desired, and it's ready to enjoy.