Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant spinach in a creamy, savory broth. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or entertaining friends. With the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and classic Italian spices, each bowl is not only satisfying but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Quick to prepare and even better as leftovers, this soup will become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 large carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp chicken base
- 2 ½ Tbsp flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 3-4 oz baby spinach
- 1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; sauté for another minute.
- Mix in tomato paste and flour until combined; cook for about a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping browned bits from the pot; stir until well blended.
- Simmer partially covered for 15 minutes on low heat.
- Add cooked chicken, spinach, evaporated milk, and gnocchi; cook on medium-low for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg