Description
A creamy, hearty soup with chicken and gnocchi that’s perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 pound rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the Base: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Toss in the minced garlic and let it cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the Chicken and Broth: Stir in the shredded chicken and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Cream it Up: Reduce the heat and add heavy cream to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing those creamy flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Gnocchi Time: Add the gnocchi into the pot and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi float to the top. This is when the magic happens!
- Final Touches: Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve it Right: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if you fancy. Enjoy!
Notes
Allowing the onions, carrots, and celery to soften properly enhances the soup’s flavor. Substitute gnocchi with other pasta or dumplings if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken soup, gnocchi soup, creamy soup, comfort food, Italian recipe