Description
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup with Garlic is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, garlicky cream broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines savory flavors with a smooth texture that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant, building the flavor base for the soup.
- Add the Broth and Gnocchi: Pour in chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Stir in the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, which is about 3 minutes until they float and are tender.
- Return the Chicken and Add Cream: Add the browned chicken back to the pot. Stir in heavy cream, chopped spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the soup thickens slightly and the spinach wilts.
- Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy goodness of this hearty soup.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or use a low-fat milk.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use fresh gnocchi if available for a softer texture, but frozen or refrigerated gnocchi work well too.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid curdling the cream.
