Hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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4.7
Hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Description
This soup starts by softening onion, carrot, and thyme in olive oil, creating a fragrant vegetable base. Garlic is added for another layer of aroma. A flour roux is made in the pot and then whisked with half-and-half, milk, and chicken broth to build a creamy, thickened soup base.
Uncooked gnocchi are added and simmered until tender, contributing a chewy, pillow-like texture that contrasts with the broth. Shredded or diced cooked chicken adds protein, while fresh spinach contributes color and mild herbal flavor. The soup is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
This soup is well suited for a warming meal and the thickness can be adjusted with additional liquid for personal preference. Gnocchi, typically found in the pasta aisle, can also be found frozen. The soup can incorporate whatever chicken is available.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup carrot chopped
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fat free half-and-half
- 1 cup milk lowfat
- 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 (16-ounce) (16-ounce) package gnocchi
- 1-2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach coarsely chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a 4- or 5-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Add the chopped onion, carrots and thyme. Cook until the onion is translucent and carrots are slightly tender, stirring often, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking or stirring constantly, until the flour is lightly golden, 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the half-and-half. Whisk in the milk and chicken broth. Stir while bringing the mixture to a boil over medium to medium-high heat.
- Cook, stirring often, until the mixture is slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the uncooked gnocchi and simmer over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The soup should thicken up quite a bit while the gnocchi is cooking. Stir in the chicken and spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
- To lessen the thickness, add more milk or chicken broth at the end with chicken and spinach.
- Look for vacuum-sealed gnocchi in the pasta aisle or frozen section if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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