Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
diced
- 2 large carrots
diced
- 3 ribs celery
diced
- 6 cloves garlic
minced
- plus more to taste1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 pounds boneless
skinless chicken breast
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 16-20 oz potato gnocchi
I used this kind
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cups baby spinach
roughly chopped
- chopped chives
for serving
- chopped parsley
for serving
- fresh cracked black pepper
for serving
Directions
- 1
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil, diced onion, diced carrot, diced celery, and minced garlic. Sauté the veggies for 4-5 minutes until the onion is becomes translucent and everything is fragrant. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and a bit of black pepper.
- 2
Next, add the chicken broth, boneless skinless chicken breast, bay leaves, and fresh thyme. Bring the soup to a boil and then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the soup and shred the meat with two forks.
- 3
Bring the soup back to a simmer and then add the potato gnocchi to the soup. Cover and let the gnocchi cook in the simmering soup for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
While the gnocchi are simmering, whisk together half and half and arrowroot starch.
- 5
Reduce the soup heat to low and add the shredded chicken and spinach to the soup. Then pour in the arrowroot half and half slurry and stir until everything is well combined. The soup should thicken as it continues to heat.
- 6
Finish the soup by stirring in the fresh lemon juice. Serve the soup with chopped chives, parsley, and fresh black pepper.
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About this Recipe
Craving that creamy, comforting bowl of Chicken Gnocchi Soup you love from your favorite Italian restaurant, but want a healthier, homemade version? This recipe delivers the satisfying flavors and cozy warmth right to your kitchen, without the fuss.
What makes this recipe truly special is how it balances indulgence with wholesome ingredients. You get all the rich, savory taste you expect from a classic gnocchi soup, but in a way that feels lighter and more nourishing. It's designed to be incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal that tastes like it took hours.
Prepare for a spoonful of pure comfort. Each bite offers tender potato gnocchi, succulent pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast, and a harmonious blend of finely diced carrots, celery, and onion, all swimming in a velvety, herb-infused broth. The addition of fresh spinach at the end provides a lovely touch of color and a boost of freshness, making this creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup a truly delightful experience. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that will quickly become a go-to in your recipe collection.
Feeling creative? This versatile soup welcomes your personal touch. For an even quicker meal, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breast from scratch. If you prefer a different texture, feel free to experiment with other leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard in place of baby spinach. You can also adjust the amount of half and half to achieve your desired level of creaminess.
This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food for a chilly evening or a comforting family dinner. Serve it hot, garnished generously with fresh chopped chives, parsley, and a grind of fresh cracked black pepper for a beautiful finish.