Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of our Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant spinach, all simmered in a creamy broth that showcases classic Italian flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup is quick to prepare and sure to satisfy every palate. With its rich taste and hearty ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for a comforting meal any day of the week.
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 – 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 3-4 oz baby spinach
- 1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat reserved sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper; sauté for an additional minute.
- Mix in tomato paste, chicken base, and flour until combined; cook for one minute while stirring.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping browned bits from the pot; stir until well mixed.
- Bring to a simmer and partially cover the pot; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken, spinach, evaporated milk, and gnocchi; cook over medium-low heat for another 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: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg