Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy Gnocchi Soup, a delicious blend of tender gnocchi, chicken, spinach, and a creamy broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with its hearty flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Thicken Broth: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, then whisk in broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook Gnocchi: Stir in cream and gnocchi, cooking until gnocchi float and are tender.
- Finish Soup: Add spinach and chicken, if using. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
- This soup thickens as it cools—add extra broth when reheating if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
