Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Warm up your chilly Connecticut evenings with this creamy and hearty Chicken Gnocchi Soup. A comforting blend of tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, this soup promises to bring warmth to your soul. Made with simple ingredients and love, it's a perfect dish for a snowy day.

Ingredients

🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
🍗 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, diced small (or 2 chicken breasts)
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1 small onion, diced
🌿 1 cup diced celery
🥕 1 cup diced carrots
🌾 1/4 cup flour
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌿 1 teaspoon thyme
🌱 1 teaspoon dried parsley
🍗 32 oz chicken broth
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🍝 1 package potato gnocchi
🌿 Fresh spinach, as much as desired

Instructions

1- Melt the Butter:

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the diced chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes until they are lightly browned and cooked through.

2- Sauté Vegetables:

Add the minced garlic, diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot.
Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

3- Incorporate the Flour:

Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir continuously.
Ensure that the flour is fully incorporated and begins to cook, about 1 minute.

4- Season and Simmer:

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, thyme, and dried parsley.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a full boil.

5- Add Gnocchi and Spinach:

Once boiling, add the package of potato gnocchi and your desired amount of fresh spinach.
Stir them into the soup, lower the heat, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.

6- Serve:

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately for a heartwarming meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving
Nutrition per Serving: Proteins: 25g, Fats: 28g, Carbohydrates: 30g
Equipment: Large pot, stirring spoon, ladle