Description

This creamy chicken and gnocchi winter soup is a comforting stovetop recipe perfect for cozy nights. It uses simple ingredients to create a rich, healthful meal without heavy cream.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

16 oz potato gnocchi

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 cups fresh spinach

5 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk

2 tbsp all purpose flour

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp dried thyme

salt and cracked pepper to taste

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Gather and prep all ingredients before starting.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.

3. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds.

5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for one minute to form a light roux.

6. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

7. Add milk and continue stirring until the mixture begins to thicken.

8. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer on low for 10 minutes.

9. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the top, about 3 minutes.

10. Stir in spinach until wilted, then season with salt and pepper.

11. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.

12. Garnish with Parmesan if desired and serve warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 3
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 45

Keywords: creamy chicken soup, gnocchi soup, winter soup, cozy dinner, soup night, no cream soup, comfort food