Description
This reader-favorite, restaurant-style chicken gnocchi soup is the ultimate comfort food for a chilly evening. It features tender shredded chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a luxurious, velvety cream broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this meal is quick to prepare and delivers gourmet flavor in under 40 minutes. It is a healthy, homemade alternative to takeout that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
16 ounces potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
Add diced onions and carrots and sauté for 5–7 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the gnocchi and cook for 3–4 minutes until they float.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, and heavy cream.
Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
Taste and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gnocchi may absorb liquid over time, so add a splash of chicken broth when reheating. Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saving substitution for fresh chicken.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg