Description
Hearty Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This rich and creamy soup features tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all simmered in a flavorful broth infused with classic Italian herbs. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this dish is both quick and satisfying, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 3 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and chicken base mixed with flour for about a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pot's bottom to combine.
- Bring to a simmer; cover partially and let it cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken, spinach, evaporated milk, and gnocchi; cook for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot topped with grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg