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creamy chicken gnocchi soup

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Catherine
This easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is healthier than Olive Garden but every bit as creamy and delicious! Tender chicken, loads of fresh veggies, and gnocchi in a creamy broth make the ultimate comforting soup!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 rib celery chopped
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme removed from stalk
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken cooked, chopped or shredded
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley or thyme, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots and onions and sauté until tender and the onions are translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
  • Add the paprika, thyme and flour and stir to coat the veggies. Pour in the broth and increase the heat to high to bring to a boil.
  • Add the chicken and reduce heat back to medium. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes. Add in the gnocchi, milk and spinach. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2975IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 4mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword chicken, gnocchi, leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken
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