Description
This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, comforting American classic packed with tender shredded chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a savory broth thickened with a delicate roux. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines simple ingredients and a straightforward stovetop cooking method to deliver rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Sauté Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
Soup Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour onto the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux that will thicken the soup.
- Add Broth: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
- Add Main Ingredients: Stir in shredded chicken, half-and-half, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, combining everything evenly in the pot.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and float to the surface, indicating they are cooked through.
- Incorporate Spinach: Add the chopped baby spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach wilts and blends into the soup.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe and speeds up preparation.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half-and-half with full-fat coconut milk.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for an extra cozy depth of flavor.
