Description
This comforting Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a nourishing, slow-cooked masterpiece that balances tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a velvety, herb-infused broth. By using a clever blend of cottage cheese and heavy cream as a base, this recipe achieves a luxurious, silky texture without the need for a heavy flour roux. It is the perfect wholesome meal for those seeking both convenience and sophisticated, health-conscious flavors in their everyday kitchen routine.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup celery, chopped small
1/2 cup carrots, peeled and chopped small
1/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups potato gnocchi (small size)
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
Place the chicken, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and chicken broth into a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
Blend the cottage cheese with the heavy cream until smooth, then stir this mixture into the soup.
Add the potato gnocchi to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the gnocchi are soft.
Stir in the fresh baby spinach just before serving, letting it wilt in the residual heat.
Notes
Use store-bought shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi for best results. If you prefer a thinner soup, add a splash more chicken broth before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; note that gnocchi may soften further upon reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg