Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A comforting and creamy soup packed with chicken, gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink.
- Create the broth by pouring in chicken broth and bringing to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the heavy cream, stirring slowly to achieve a rich texture.
- Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Add spinach just before serving, allowing it to wilt slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Notes
For a lighter soup, substitute cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, gnocchi, comfort food, creamy soup