Description
A delightful and creamy chicken gnocchi soup that warms the heart and soul, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast, diced
- 400 g gnocchi (fresh or dried)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 150 g fresh spinach
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- 100 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the chicken breast, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Wash the spinach and set it aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the gnocchi are cooked, return the chicken to the pot and add the spinach. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and thyme. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes until hot and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Swap chicken for turkey or a plant-based protein for a vegetarian option.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to make this dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Italian Soup