Description

Savor the mouthwatering flavors of this Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi Soup with Spinach. Quick to prepare and packed with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh spinach, it’s a delightful choice for a cozy dinner or a healthy meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 large yellow onion diced (about 1.5 cups)
2 large carrots diced (about 1.5 cups)
2 ribs celery plus leaves if available, diced (about 1.5 cups)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock/broth preferably low-sodium
16 oz. potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade
2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken such as rotisserie or leftover roast chicken
2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach (about 5 oz.)
1 cup half and half or whole milk, or heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz.)
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Melt the butter or olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, thyme, and oregano; sauté until softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 15-30 seconds.
Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat the vegetables; cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the chicken stock and stir to dissolve the flour and scrape up any bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil.
Incorporate the gnocchi and simmer uncovered until cooked and floating, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the cooked chicken, spinach, half and half, and parmesan; heat until spinach wilts and chicken is warmed, about 3 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg