Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A cozy and creamy soup that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables for a delicious family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, diced
- 16 ounces Gnocchi, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Carrots, diced
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 3 cups Spinach, fresh
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, optional
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced carrots and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the gnocchi to the broth and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they begin to float to the top.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
- Add the sautéed chicken back into the pot, stirring well to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, if desired.
- Serve the soup warm, garnished with additional spinach or herbs if you like.
Notes
Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. You can also add other vegetables or beans. For an extra creamy texture, add cornstarch mixed with water to the broth.