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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup: Your New Cozy Favorite

This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting and indulgent dish perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Additional Cooking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can be replaced with half-and-half
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice Juice of 1 lemon

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Once the vegetables are tender, stir in 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried oregano, along with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  3. Pour 4 cups of chicken broth over the vegetable mixture. Place 1 pound of chicken breasts on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Remove chicken breasts, shred them, and return to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 pound of potato gnocchi. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach, ¼ cup of chopped parsley, and the juice of 1 lemon just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a little broth if needed.

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