Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
This comforting soup is rich and creamy with tender chunks of chicken and fluffy gnocchi.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken (thighs and/or breasts)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (plus more if needed)
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 large carrots (chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 lb. dried gnocchi (found in the pasta aisle)
- 5 oz container baby spinach (chopped if desired)
- 1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream)
Optional Toppings
- Parmesan cheese
- chopped, fresh basil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp oil and 1/2 Tbsp butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown thighs in pot for 2-3 minutes per side and remove to a plate. Chicken does not need to be cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/2-1 more Tbsp oil if needed. Add all vegetables except garlic to pot and cook about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir together for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of chicken broth, stirring and scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add remaining broth, chicken thighs and thyme. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until chicken is tender and falling apart (about 20-25 minutes). Carefully remove chicken thighs from pot and cut into bite size pieces or shred with 2 forks, then add back to the pot.
- Stir in the gnocchi, breaking apart any pieces stuck together, and cover. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach and then half and half (pour in slowly while stirring). Cook about 2 more minutes until spinach is tender.
- Serve hot soup in bowls and top with basil and parmesan if desired. Delicious!
Notes
- See the blog post for substitution ideas!
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5666IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
