Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Experience the comfort of a warm and nourishing Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. This hearty and flavourful dish features tender chicken, potato gnocchi, and a blend of aromatic seasonings, all enveloped in a rich, velvety broth, making it the perfect choice for a satisfying meal. Top it off with fresh green onions and grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Stalks Celery, diced
- 1 Large Carrot, diced
- ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Half & Half Cream
- 4-6 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz Gnocchi
- 2 Cups Spinach or Kale
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Fennel, Red Pepper Chilli Flakes, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley, Ground Mustard, Dried Thyme, each
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Green Onions or Chives, to garnish
- Grated Parmesan Cheese, to garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing all the ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, finely chop the celery, shred the cooked chicken breasts, and chop the fresh spinach or kale.
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables become tender and fragrant.3 Tablespoons Salted Butter, 1 Onion,, 3 Cloves Garlic,, 2 Stalks Celery,, 1 Large Carrot,
- Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir continuously to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
- Slowly pour in the half and half while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.Gradually add the 4 cups of the chicken broth, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth.2 Cups Half & Half Cream, 4-6 Cups Chicken Broth
- Stir in the dried thyme, fennel seeds, chilli flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried parsley, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.1 Teaspoon Dried Fennel, Red Pepper Chilli Flakes, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley, Ground Mustard, Dried Thyme,, Salt & Pepper,
- To infuse even more flavour, add the chicken breasts to the seasoned broth and simmer until they are fully cooked (about 15 minutes). Remove the chicken breasts, shred them, and return the shredded chicken to the pot with the gnocchi.2 Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Add the shredded chicken and the potato gnocchi to the soup. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes or until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through (follow gnocchi package instructions). At this point, add another 2-3 cups of broth or water if the soup is too thick.16 oz Gnocchi
- Stir in the chopped fresh spinach or kale and let it wilt into the soup. This will take about 2-3 minutes.2 Cups Spinach or Kale
- Once the spinach or kale has wilted and the soup is heated through, taste it and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Ladle the creamy chicken gnocchi soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy! :)Green Onions or Chives,, Grated Parmesan Cheese,
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Nutrition
Serving: 350g (1 Serving)Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 855mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1450IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 2mg
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