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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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A cozy, creamy soup made in one pot with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly fall evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and greens. Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. (10 minutes)
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the veggies and stir constantly for 2 minutes to coat and thicken the soup.
  5. Slowly add 4 cups chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer and let thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in shredded chicken and 1 pound gnocchi. Simmer uncovered until gnocchi float and are tender, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  7. Lower heat and stir in 1 cup heavy cream and chopped spinach or kale. Heat through until greens wilt but remain vibrant, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm immediately.

Notes

If soup thickens too much after resting, stir in a splash of broth or water before reheating. Avoid overcooking gnocchi to prevent mushiness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free gnocchi and flour substitute. For dairy-free, swap cream with canned full-fat coconut milk and butter with olive oil. Freeze soup base and chicken separately from gnocchi to avoid gummy texture.

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Keywords: chicken gnocchi soup, creamy soup, one-pot soup, fall comfort food, easy dinner, cozy soup, quick soup

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