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Creamy Comfort Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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A rich and creamy chicken gnocchi soup with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and pillowy gnocchi simmered in a velvety broth. Perfect for cozy meals and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk if needed)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 package (16 oz / 450 g) potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, peel and slice carrots, and slice celery. Shred or chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions turn translucent and veggies soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and thyme leaves. Cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to the pot. Stir and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Add the package of potato gnocchi. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3-4 minutes, or until gnocchi float to the top and are tender but slightly chewy. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
  6. Scoop about 2 cups of the soup (mostly broth and some veggies) into a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour it back into the pot to create a creamy, velvety texture.
  7. Pour in 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir in shredded chicken. Heat gently over low heat for 5 minutes, avoiding boiling to prevent cream curdling.
  8. Add 3 cups fresh baby spinach. Stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or milk to loosen. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. Cook gnocchi just until they float to avoid mushiness. Blend part of the soup for creamy texture without heavy cream overload. Fresh spinach brightens the soup and adds texture; can substitute kale or Swiss chard. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and almond or oat milk and dairy-free gnocchi. For gluten-free, use gluten-free gnocchi or make your own.

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