This restaurant-style chicken and gnocchi soup is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a cozy night in. With a creamy base, hearty ingredients, and a touch of herbs, it's a comforting bowl of goodness that will warm you up during chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in chicken broth, water, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and gnocchi to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy your delicious restaurant-style chicken and gnocchi soup!
Interesting Facts
Gnocchi is a type of Italian pasta made with potato, flour, and egg.
Chicken soup has been known for its healing properties for centuries.
Adding spinach to the soup boosts its nutritional value with vitamins and minerals.