Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, offering a blend of classic Italian flavors that will satisfy your cravings. Not only is it hearty and filling, but it’s also versatile enough to adapt based on what you have on hand. Whether you’re enjoying it on a chilly evening or serving it at a family gathering, this soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 3 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 5 cloves garlic
- 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
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 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. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and flour; stir for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pot's bottom. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, spinach, evaporated milk, and gnocchi; cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg