Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup

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Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup

This creamy gnocchi chicken soup is loaded with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh vegetables, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a rich and flavorful broth.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

large pot

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil plus more as needed
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion finely diced
2 medium carrots peeled and diced
2 celery stalks diced
½ cup corn frozen or fresh
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon Calabrian chilies chopped, optional
1 16-ounce package potato gnocchi
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and Calabrian chilies if using and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the butter and sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Add the chicken, spices, chicken stock, and half and half.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-17 minutes, or until the carrots and celery are tender and the broth has slightly thickened. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks or dice it.
Add the gnocchi and cooked chicken to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and begin to float to the surface.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the broth.
Season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top, if desired and enjoy!

Notes

The Calabrian chilies are completely optional, but they add a subtle spicy kick that works really well with the creamy broth.
If the soup becomes too thick, stir in a splash of chicken stock until it reaches your desired consistency.

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