Description
Comforting chicken gnocchi soup delivers Italian-inspired warmth in just 30 minutes. Creamy potato dumplings and tender chicken swim in a rich, herbed broth that brings hearty satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 16 ounces (454 grams) gnocchi
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup (150 grams) carrots, diced
- 1 cup (100 grams) celery, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (60 grams) fresh spinach, chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, introducing diced chicken pieces and roasting until they transform into a rich golden hue and reach complete internal doneness.
- Utilize the identical pot to caramelize aromatic vegetables, gently sweating onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and chopped celery until they become translucent and tender.
- Incorporate liquid foundations including chicken broth and velvety heavy cream, complemented by fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley, seasoning with salt and cracked pepper to elevate flavor profiles.
- Carefully introduce pillowy potato gnocchi into the simmering liquid, allowing them to cook approximately 3-4 minutes until they float and achieve a delicate, soft texture.
- Reintroduce previously seared chicken pieces back into the bubbling soup, then fold in fresh spinach leaves, allowing them to gently wilt and integrate with the other ingredients for 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle the steaming, creamy soup into warm serving bowls, ensuring each portion captures a harmonious blend of tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping chicken with turkey, shredded rotisserie chicken, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding zucchini, kale, or mushrooms to boost flavor and texture complexity.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting cream quantity or using half-and-half for lighter consistency.
- Prepare gnocchi separately to prevent overcooking and maintain ideal potato dumpling texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg