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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A creamy and comforting chicken gnocchi soup, perfect for a chilly evening.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 ounces gnocchi store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the shredded cooked chicken, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and bring the soup back to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they float to the surface.
  • Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

This soup is even better the next day! Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or mushrooms.