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Hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1 medium onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 1 cup chopped carrots
  • ½ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ¼ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 2 cups fat free half-and-half
  • 1 1 cup lowfat milk
  • 1 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (16-ounce) 1 (16-ounce) package gnocchi
  • 1-2 1-2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken breasts
  • 1 1 cup fresh spinach coarsely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  • Thickness: this soup is thick and hearty. If you like a less thick soup, simply add more liquid (either milk or chicken broth). I'd suggest adding it at the end with the chicken and spinach, after the soup has thickened.
  • Gnocchi: vacuum-sealed packages of gnocchi are usually in the pasta aisle of the grocery store. I've also seen frozen gnocchi, too, so check both places if you can't find it.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% 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.