Name: Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi Soup with Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1.5 cups); 2 large carrots diced (about 1.5 cups); 2 ribs celery plus leaves if available, diced (about 1.5 cups); 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken stock/broth preferably low-sodium; 16 oz. potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade; 2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken such as rotisserie or leftover roast chicken; 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach (about 5 oz.); 1 cup half and half or whole milk, or heavy cream; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz.); kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Description

This Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi Soup with Spinach is a wholesome, flavorful option perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy meal. Packed with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and pillowy gnocchi, it’s a simple yet comforting dish that will satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 large yellow onion diced (about 1.5 cups)
2 large carrots diced (about 1.5 cups)
2 ribs celery plus leaves if available, diced (about 1.5 cups)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock/broth preferably low-sodium
16 oz. potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade
2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken such as rotisserie or leftover roast chicken
2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach (about 5 oz.)
1 cup half and half or whole milk, or heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz.)
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, thyme, and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are softened and browned for about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, stirring until fragrant for about 15-30 seconds.
Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to dissolve the flour and scraping up the bits on the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil.
Add the gnocchi and simmer uncovered for about 3 minutes until they float to the top.
Stir in the chicken, chopped spinach, half and half, and parmesan cheese. Heat and stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

For added flavor, use fresh herbs if available.
If you prefer a thicker soup, add more flour or reduce the broth.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 50mg