5 from 27 votes
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Chicken Gnocchi Soup features tender chunks of chicken and soft potato gnocchi in a creamy broth enriched with half and half and spinach. Aromatics like onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and thyme develop a savory base, resulting in a comforting and textured soup. The gnocchi adds a satisfying bite that complements the tender chicken pieces.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
449 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion white or yellow, medium, diced
- 2 celery diced
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- kosher salt freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh, if using fresh thyme sprigs be sure to discard before serving.)
- 2-3 chicken breast cooked and diced, boneless skinless
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi (1 store-bought package)
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 1 cup spinach fresh
Instructions
- Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, celery, and shredded carrots. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to your liking. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme and saute for another minute or until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer. Stir in gnocchi and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- Add half and half and spinach. Let it cook for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
1194mg
(50%)
Potassium
555mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3832IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1194mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3832IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.