Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

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This chicken and gnocchi soup is so comforting and delicious — it will warm you inside and out. It's one of the best soups that I have had in a long time. Enjoy!

Submitted by Christina
Updated on November 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3 stalks celery, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 carrots, shredded

  • 1 pound cooked, cubed chicken breast

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 (16 ounce) package mini potato gnocchi

  • 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons cold water (Optional)

  • 2 cups half-and-half cream

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cubed chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.

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  3. Stir gnocchi into soup and cook until they begin to float, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

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  4. Whisk cornstarch into cold water in a measuring cup until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture and half-and-half into soup. Cook until soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Cook’s Note

This soup is a great use of leftover chicken. But in my case, I cook chicken tenders seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until done, 20 to 30 minutes.

You can find gnocchi in the pasta section of your grocery store.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398 Calories
20g Fat
24g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 839mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 162mg 12%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 696mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.