Chicken gnocchi soup has a creamy and flavorful broth filled with vegetables, tender chicken and soft gnocchi.
Ingredients :
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 carrot sliced
1 rib celery sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
8 ounces gnocchi uncooked
2 cups half and half or light cream
2 cups fresh spinach packed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions :
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
Add broth, chicken breasts, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, & bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken and shred (or chop). Set aside.
Meanwhile, bring the broth back to a simmer and add gnocchi. Simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in cream, shredded chicken, and spinach. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Stir into the simmering broth a little at a time to reach desired consistency. You may not use all of the cornstarch.
Discard bay leaf. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
