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 offers irresistible flavor and easy preparation. A delightful blend of chicken, gnocchi, and fresh spinach makes it perfect for a quick dinner or comforting meal.

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

Melt the butter or olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, thyme, and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant for 15-30 seconds.
Add the flour and stir to coat the veggies, cooking for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to dissolve the flour, bringing it to a gentle boil.
Add the gnocchi and simmer uncovered for about 3 minutes until gnocchi are cooked and float to the top.
Stir in the cooked chicken, chopped spinach, half and half, and grated parmesan. Continue heating and stirring until spinach wilts and cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

Feel free to substitute vegetables according to your preference or availability.
For extra creaminess, use heavy cream instead of half and half.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg