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Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup is cozy and satisfying, with tender shreds of chicken, soft pillowy gnocchi, and a light broth enriched by Parmesan. Sweet carrots, corn, and peas balance savory garlic and butter, while spinach adds freshness. It’s an inviting bowl for brisk evenings or a quick family dinner when you want comfort without heaviness.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
  1. 1

    In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth, garlic, butter, and sugar; bring to a simmer and cook until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir the carrot and celery into the simmering broth; cook until the vegetables are almost tender, about 2 minutes more.

  2. 2

    Bring the broth mixture to a boil and stir the gnocchi into the saucepan; cook until the gnocchi float to the top and are tender but slightly firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peas and corn to the broth mixture; simmer until heated through, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Stir the chicken and spinach into the broth mixture; remove from the heat and season the soup with salt and black pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

About This Recipe

Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 363.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup?
It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
What goes well with Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup?
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How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup?
About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 363.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Weeknight Chicken & Gnocchi Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.

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