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Creamy chicken and gnocchi soup in a bowl

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Tender chicken, potato gnocchi, carrots, celery and spinach in a rich, creamy Parmesan broth. A one pot comfort soup ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter with the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots and celery 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in the broth, then the half and half. Simmer gently 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken and gnocchi and simmer 3 to 4 minutes until the gnocchi float.
  5. Stir in the spinach and Parmesan until wilted. Season and serve.

Notes

Do not boil after adding dairy. Best eaten within 3 days.