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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

If you're looking for a creamy chicken gnocchi soup recipe that's better than Olive Garden's, you've found it! Every bite is full of savory chicken, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi, melted parmesan cheese, perfectly cooked carrots as well as spinach, and the creamiest broth. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Soup
Servings 3 large bowls of soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1/2 of a yellow onion diced
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (add more to taste if chicken broth has no salt)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups potato gnocchi (1 batch of my homemade)
  • 1 cup half and half (or homemade cashew cream)
  • 1/4 cup chopped baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken breast into 1” cubes. Set aside.
  • Place oil in pot and heat on medium until hot. Add in diced onions and carrots. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until carrots and onions are soft.
  • Add chicken pieces, salt, and pepper to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Stirring throughout the cooking process.
  • Add in chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme and half and half. Stir to combine.
  • Add in potato gnocchi and cook on medium for 5 minutes.
  • Add in cream, spinach, and shredded parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Let simmer on low for 10 minutes to cook the spinach and bring the flavors together. Serve with a little extra parmesan if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Slow Cooker Instructions

Place all the ingredients except the gnocchi in the slow cooker; even the raw chicken can go in. Cover and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Add the gnocchi for the last 30 minutes so they can cook.

Storing Leftovers

Make sure the soup is completely cooled before putting it in the fridge. Then, store leftovers in a glass airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. 

Freezing Instructions

Let the soup cool completely, then freeze in freezer-safe containers. I recommend using glass freezer storage containers, not plastic baggies. This soup will last 2-3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight before you want to reheat it.

How to Reheat Soup

I always recommend reheating leftover soup on the stovetop in a pot. Just pour in the soup and heat on medium until it reaches the desired temperature. You can also do this in a slow cooker. I recommend adding a little extra parmesan cheese to your leftover soup after it's heated.
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