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Restaurant-Style Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tbspbutter
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1onion
finely chopped
- ½ ccelery
chopped
- 2 clovesgarlic
finely chopped
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- 1carton chicken broth
- 1package gnocchi
- 2skinless
boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
- 1package frozen chopped spinach
thawed and drained
- 1 cshredded carrots
- ½ tspdried parsley flakes
- ½ tspdried thyme
- 1 quarthalf-and-half
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes thick and light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2
Bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Cook gnocchi in the boiling broth until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer gnocchi to a plate and reserve the broth in the pot. Place chicken in the broth and return it to a boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- 3
Stir spinach, carrots, parsley, and thyme into the saucepan with the flour mixture and place over medium heat. Stir in half-and-half and bring to a boil. Cook until starting to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth. Bring back to a boil and simmer until soup is thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir gnocchi and chicken into the soup and season with salt and pepper.
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting bowl of chicken and gnocchi soup from your favorite Italian chain? This easy copycat recipe brings those same creamy, savory flavors right to your kitchen, without the takeout fuss.
What makes this Restaurant-Style Chicken and Gnocchi Soup truly special is its perfect balance of hearty ingredients and a rich, velvety broth that mirrors your favorite Italian eatery. The strategic use of butter and olive oil for sautéing, combined with a touch of flour, creates a robust base that sets the stage for a comforting, satisfying meal.
Prepare yourself for a delightful bowl of warmth that truly evokes that popular restaurant experience. Each spoonful of this creamy chicken soup is packed with savory notes from the seasoned broth, complemented by the delicate chewiness of tender gnocchi and succulent pieces of cubed chicken. You'll encounter a vibrant medley of sweet shredded carrots, mild chopped celery, and tender thawed spinach, all enveloped in a luxurious half-and-half base. It's a truly comforting and hearty experience, perfect for a cozy evening meal or a special weekend lunch.
This versatile soup lends itself well to minor tweaks. You can easily adjust the amount of shredded carrots or chopped spinach to your preference, making it even more vegetable-forward. Feel free to play with the balance of dried parsley flakes and thyme to fine-tune the aromatic profile to your taste.
This creamy chicken and gnocchi soup is ideal for a comforting family dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. Serve it alongside a slice of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the savory broth.