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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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A creamy and comforting chicken gnocchi soup loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a cozy family meal with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 3 tsp dried thyme, divided
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 large carrots, diced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (16 grams)
  • 5–6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 package (16 oz) shelf-stable gnocchi
  • 1 and 1/2 cups half and half or milk
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp thyme. Cook until fully cooked through, turning occasionally. Remove and let rest.
  2. Melt butter in the same pot. Add celery, carrots, onion, garlic, remaining 2 tsp thyme, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for about 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Cut the cooked chicken into chunks and return it to the pot. Add the uncooked gnocchi and boil for 2-3 minutes until the gnocchi is cooked.
  6. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the half and half. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  7. If a thicker soup is desired, mix 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch with a few tablespoons of soup until smooth, then stir back into the pot. Simmer for several minutes until thickened.
  8. Serve warm with crusty bread. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

  • Use shelf-stable gnocchi from the pasta aisle for best results.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pot when cooking chicken; cook in batches if needed.
  • If the soup separates after adding half and half, lower the heat and whisk in 1-2 ice cubes to help emulsify it.
  • The soup thickens when chilled and will loosen again when reheated.
  • Fresh spinach is optional but adds color and nutrition.

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