Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A comforting and hearty soup combining chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy gnocchi, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Soups and Stews
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional
Ingredients
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- 1 jar (8 oz) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ Tbsp flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 3–4 oz baby spinach
- 1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
Instructions
- Warm the sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, and spices; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the tomato paste and flour; cook for about 1 minute to form a thick base.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while scraping the browned bits from the pot; stir well.
- Bring to a simmer and partially cover with a lid; cook for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add shredded chicken, spinach, evaporated milk, and gnocchi; cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side salad. Consider serving with a glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg