Description
A creamy, comforting soup made with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.)
- 1 package gnocchi (Shelf stable or refrigerated.)
- 1 cup onion, diced (Part of mirepoix.)
- 1 cup carrot, diced (Part of mirepoix.)
- 1 cup celery, diced (Part of mirepoix.)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (Do not skip the garlic.)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth (Easiest to control sodium levels.)
- 1 cup cream or half and half (For a smooth finish.)
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried (Add early in cooking.)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped (Add at the end for freshness.)
- 1 cup spinach or kale (Add at the end to avoid wilted greens.)
- 2 tablespoons butter (For sautéing vegetables.)
- 2 tablespoons flour (Optional thickening agent.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, carrot, and celery with a pinch of salt until they are softened.
- Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Optional: Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to thicken.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and add the cooked chicken.
- Stir in cream, thyme, and parsley stems if using, along with black pepper.
- Add the gnocchi and simmer until they float and feel tender.
- Add spinach at the end, taste, and adjust salt and herbs as necessary.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen. For freezing, remove gnocchi and cream before freezing, and add them back while reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
