Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

from smalltownwoman.com
35 min
6 servings

Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is  a combination of potato gnocchi, carrots, celery, garlic, spinach, and tender chicken in a creamy, seasoned broth.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups half n half
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 ½ cups diced cooked chicken cut into bite-size pieces
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (long stems trimmed)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a Dutch Oven or a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook until the onions and celery are tender, about 7-8 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring. 

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and continue cooking for 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly stir in the half and half and chicken broth, alternating between the two. 

  3. 3

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and then simmer until thickened about 10 minutes. Add the fresh thyme,  cooked chicken, and potato gnocchi. Simmer for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spinach, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Simmer until the spinach is wilted.