Description
Rich, creamy, and brimming with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach, Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy and warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz package mini potato gnocchi
- 6 oz bag baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and prep all ingredients by dicing, shredding, and cubing as needed.
- Cook Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Simmer Chicken and Broth: Stir in the cooked chicken and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to combine flavors.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi to the pot. Let them cook in the simmering broth for 3–4 minutes, or until they float to the top.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the baby spinach leaves and cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Optional Thickening: For a thicker soup, whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth and stir it into the soup.
- Add Cream: Pour in the half-and-half cream and stir gently. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper to your liking. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Time Saver: Use rotisserie chicken to reduce prep time.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Replace half-and-half with coconut milk or a plant-based cream for a dairy-free option.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Freezing Tip: For best results, freeze the soup without the cream and add it after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American