Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This chicken gnocchi soup is rich, creamy, and loaded with tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and vegetables in a savory, velvety broth. Made entirely in one pot, it's the ultimate cozy soup for chilly nights.

By @badbatchbaking

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup carrots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound potato gnocchi
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0 Italian seasoning
• 0 Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add butter and melt over medium heat.
3. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
6. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
7. Add the cooked chicken back to the pot along with potato gnocchi. Simmer until the gnocchi is tender.
8. Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
9. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
10. Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.