COPYCAT CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI SOUP

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After 8 or 9 attempts at nailing the famous Italian-American restaurant version, I came out with this copycat version and I like it even more than theirs! Extremely hearty and tasty, this chicken and gnocchi soup will be a crowd pleaser! Best served with garlic bread sticks; you will come back for more!

Provided by sucherwoman1

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

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 bone-in chicken thighs, or more to taste
4 cups finely chopped carrots
3 cups half-and-half
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 cubes chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
2 (16 ounce) packages potato gnocchi, or more to taste
1 (12 ounce) package Parmesan cheese, cut into chunks, or more to taste
1 stalk celery, finely chopped, or more to taste
3 cups finely chopped baby spinach

Steps:

Place chicken in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 15 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
Remove skin and bones from the chicken; chop meat into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to a large pot. Add carrots, half-and-half, stock, water, garlic, and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add gnocchi and Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to medium heat. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fat 50.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 27.7 g, Sodium 1870.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g