Description
Gnocchi And Spinach Soup is a delightful option for a quick dinner made with creamy broth, tender gnocchi, and fresh spinach. This comforting dish combines rich flavors and simple prep, making it a perfect homemade meal for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1.5 cups)
- 2 large carrots diced (about 1.5 cups)
- 2 ribs celery plus leaves if available, diced (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock/broth preferably low-sodium
- 16 oz. potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken such as rotisserie or leftover roast chicken
- 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach (about 5 oz.)
- 1 cup half and half or whole milk, or heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz.)
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, thyme, and oregano. Sauté until the vegetables soften and brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15-30 seconds.
- Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir to dissolve the flour and scrape up any stuck bits. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the gnocchi and simmer uncovered for about 3 minutes until cooked and floating.
- Mix in the cooked chicken, fresh spinach, half and half, and parmesan cheese. Heat until the spinach wilts and everything is warm, about 3 minutes.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breast meat.
Feel free to add other vegetables like kale or zucchini for variety.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg