Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup 

This comforting soup combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy broth, making it the perfect dish to warm you up on chilly evenings. Inspired by traditional recipes, it's both hearty and easy to prepare, especially with the convenience of a slow cooker.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 medium carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 16 ounces potato gnocchi

• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant. Stir in dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

2. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed vegetables into the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

3. Shred Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

4. Add Cream and Gnocchi: Stir in the heavy cream and potato gnocchi. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through.

5. Finish the Soup: Stir in the chopped spinach, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate)

• Calories: Approximately 450 kcal

• Protein: 30g

• Carbohydrates: 35g

• Fat: 20g

• Saturated Fat: 10g

• Cholesterol: 80mg

• Sodium: 600mg

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugar: 5g