Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soup Base
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2 tablespoons oil
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½ medium onion, finely chopped
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2 ribs celery, finely chopped
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1 cup carrot matchsticks (or finely chopped carrots)
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
→ Main Ingredients
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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4 cups low sodium chicken broth
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¾ cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon corn starch
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3 cups small gnocchi (500g)
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1 ½ cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot matchsticks, cooking until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
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Sprinkle in the dried parsley, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Give everything a good stir to blend the flavors together.
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Pour in the chicken broth and add whole chicken breasts to the pot. Bring everything to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and let it cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the vegetables are tender - about 12-15 minutes.
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Remove the cooked chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred them with two forks. Meanwhile, whisk the heavy cream and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth, then stir this mixture into the soup along with the gnocchi. Let everything simmer for 4-5 minutes until the gnocchi becomes tender and the broth thickens slightly.
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Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the chopped spinach and grated Parmesan. Stir gently until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving hot with crusty bread.
# Notes:
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This homemade version of Chicken Gnocchi Soup rivals Olive Garden's famous recipe but tastes even better!
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Feel free to use leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breasts from scratch.
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Don't forget to serve this creamy soup with a side of crusty bread for dipping!