Description
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for those chilly evenings when comfort food is a must. This creamy, flavorful soup combines tender pieces of chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich broth that bursts with delightful flavors. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for special occasions. Serve it with crusty bread or alongside a light salad for a complete experience. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have this cozy soup ready in no time, making it a sure-fire hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Carrots
- Celery stalks
- Spinach or kale
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dried thyme
- Gnocchi
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, saut? chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- Add seasoned chicken; cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and dried thyme; bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach (or kale) until wilted.
- Add cooked gnocchi; simmer for another 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra texture, consider adding diced potatoes or mushrooms when saut?ing the vegetables.
Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences; start with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg