CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN SOUP WITH POTATO GNOCCHI

Creamy Pesto Chicken Soup With Potato Gnocchi image

Provided by dicentra

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
8 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup basil pesto
1 lb prepared gnocchi
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until softened. Add stock, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Stir in cream and pesto; bring to a simmer, stirring often. Do not let boil.
Add gnocchi and simmer 3 minutes. Add chicken, parsley and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.5, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 951, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6, Protein 27.4