Description
This cozy, creamy chicken gnocchi soup is packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a velvety parmesan broth. Perfect for a romantic Valentine’s dinner or any night you want comfort food that feels special but is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: dice chicken, chop veggies, and grate parmesan. Measure broth and cream.
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden on the edges (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until onions are soft and fragrant (about 4 minutes).
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Stir, then pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add gnocchi and cook until they float and carrots are tender (8-10 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and add grated parmesan. Stir until cheese melts and soup thickens slightly. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Stir in chopped spinach and let wilt (about 1 minute).
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with extra parmesan and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Brown the chicken first for extra flavor. Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture. Add gnocchi last to avoid mushiness. If soup thickens after storage, thin with broth or milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free gnocchi and broth. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and omit parmesan. Let soup sit 5-10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl (abo
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 26
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