Description
A delicious and comforting creamy chicken gnocchi soup loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi in a rich, creamy broth that’s perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pieces (1 lb) boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 16 oz package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced carrots, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes
- Sear chicken: Add chicken breasts to pot; sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown on both sides
- Add broth and simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds
- Cook gnocchi: Stir in gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to surface
- Add cream: Gradually add heavy cream while stirring continuously; simmer for additional 5-10 minutes
- Finish with spinach: Fold in spinach until wilted; season with salt and pepper before serving immediately
Notes
- Shred chicken directly in the pot using two forks for perfectly sized pieces that distribute evenly throughout the soup
- Prevent cream from curdling by maintaining gentle simmer temperature rather than rolling boil after cream addition
- Control soup thickness by adjusting cream quantity – start with less and add more until you achieve desired consistency
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on stovetop, adding extra broth if needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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