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chicken gnocchi soup recipe Creamy Spinach Broth With Carrot Jewels
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This creamy chicken gnocchi soup with spinach and carrots is a comforting and easy weeknight meal, praised by kids as a new family favorite. It offers a balanced, nutritious, and surprisingly quick dinner option.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (or Thighs)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
- 2–3 Carrots, peeled & diced
- 2–3 stalks Celery, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup Half-and-Half (or whole milk if that is what is in the fridge)
- 1 (16 oz) package Potato Gnocchi (shelf-stable)
- 5 oz Fresh Spinach
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces; chop 1 medium yellow onion, 2-3 carrots, and 2-3 celery stalks into small, even pieces. Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned (3-5 mins). Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot; cook until softened (5-7 mins). Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Build Broth: Deglaze the pot with a splash of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add the remaining broth and bring to a gentle simmer (about 5 minutes). Return the cooked chicken to the pot.
- Add Gnocchi & Cream: Stir in the potato gnocchi; cook until tender and floating (3-5 mins). Pour in the half-and-half; heat through gently without boiling. If soup looks too thick, add 1-2 Tbsp more broth.
- Finish & Serve: Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
Choose organic chicken, low-sodium broth, and fresh spinach for best quality. For low-carb diets, omit gnocchi and use cauliflower or zoodles with heavy cream. For vegan, use cannellini beans or tofu with vegetable broth and plant-based cream. Ensure gnocchi is gluten-free for a gluten-free meal. Avoid overcooking gnocchi; they typically cook in 3-5 minutes. Add spinach just before serving to keep its vibrant color. Adjust consistency with more broth or cream, and season to taste for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg