Description
A deliciously rich and creamy chicken soup that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and gnocchi in a flavorful broth, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ tsp Kosher salt, divided
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
- 16 oz (1 lb) dried potato gnocchi (or small pasta, such as orecchiette)
- ½ – 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach (half of a large bag)
- ½ cup Parmesan, grated
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, season cubed chicken with 1 tsp Kosher salt, 1 tsp dried oregano, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Toss well.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (4-5 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add onion and celery to the pot, seasoning with ½ tsp Kosher salt. Cook until translucent (3-5 minutes). Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste, breaking up the paste.
- Add the Broth: Add chicken broth, pesto, and Parmesan rind (if using). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Return chicken to the pot and stir in gnocchi. Cook for 3-5 minutes until gnocchi float and are tender.
- Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, increase the amount of heavy cream. Feel free to add more spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg