Chicken Gnocchi Soup 

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, delicious soup that is so satisfying.  Chunks of chicken, gnocchi, onion, garlic, carrots and celery in a rich soup base.  It is perfect to serve any time, and it is one of our favorite soups to make.

Ingredients

1 lbs. chicken meat cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 Tbs. butter
1 onion, chopped
2 large carrots, shredded
2 to 3 celery ribs, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c. flour
3 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream, or evaporated milk
2 c. chicken broth
1 Tbs. chicken bouillon granules
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 oz.) pkg. potato gnocchi
1/2 c. fresh spinach, chopped

Directions

In a cast iron Dutch oven, heat oil.  Add the chicken. Cook, turning the chicken, until it is browned on all sides. Remove from Dutch oven.  

In the same pot, melt the butter.  Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Sauté the vegetables until tender.

Whisk in flour. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes to remove the flour taste.  

Gradually pour in the milk, heavy whipping cream, and chicken broth, whisking continuously.  Stir in bouillon. Add salt and pepper to taste.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.  Cook and stir about 2 minutes, or until it is nicely thickened.

Add the potato gnocchi and spinach.  Cook until the spinach is wilted. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the chicken. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until heated through for about 10 minutes. Do not allow the soup to boil.