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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Chicken gnocchi soup has a creamy and flavorful broth filled with vegetables, tender chicken and soft gnocchi.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 1 rib celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces gnocchi uncooked
  • 2 cups half and half or light cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  2. Add broth, chicken breasts, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, & bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and shred (or chop). Set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, bring the broth back to a simmer and add gnocchi. Simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in cream, shredded chicken, and spinach. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  6. Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Stir into the simmering broth a little at a time to reach desired consistency. You may not use all of the cornstarch.
  7. Discard bay leaf. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • To save time, while the onion and garlic is cooking chop the carrots and celery.
  • Raw chicken helps to flavor the broth. Bone-in chicken (skinless) can be used and will need about 10 minutes extra cook time. 
  • If using cooked chicken, it can be added at the end with the spinach to heat through.
  • If using homemade gnocchi, it can be a bit more delicate. Cook it separately and add it to each bowl when serving.
  • If you'd like a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch.
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and in the freezer for 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 321 (16%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 824mg (34%) Potassium 586mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3103IU (62%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321

% Daily Value*

Calories 321 16%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 824mg 34%
Potassium 586mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3103IU 62%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.