CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI SOUP

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This soup is so comforting and delicious...it'll warm you inside and out. One of the best soups that I have had in a long time. Enjoy!

Provided by Christina

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, shredded
1 pound cooked, cubed chicken breast
4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package mini potato gnocchi
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups half-and-half cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cubed chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Stir gnocchi into the simmering soup and cook until they begin to float, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 3 additional minutes.
  • Whisk cornstarch into cold water until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture and half-and-half into simmering soup. Cook until soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 839.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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