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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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A cozy, creamy chicken gnocchi soup that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a silky smooth broth for a comforting and easy-to-make meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 package (16 oz) store-bought potato gnocchi
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) small-curd cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 2 cups (about 60 g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, finely crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic. Shred or dice the cooked chicken. Rinse and roughly chop the fresh spinach.
  2. In a large soup pot, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften and the onion becomes translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the veggies. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste and create a thick paste.
  5. Slowly whisk in 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes to thicken the soup base.
  6. Add the potato gnocchi directly into the simmering soup. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they puff up and float, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Blend 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese with a few tablespoons of hot soup broth until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  8. Stir the blended cottage cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, shredded chicken, and chopped spinach into the pot. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the spinach wilts and the chicken heats through.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for brightness.
  10. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook gnocchi to avoid mushiness; stir gently. Blend cottage cheese smooth before adding for best texture. If soup thickens after cooling, add broth or cream before reheating. Season at the end to adjust saltiness. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and silken tofu instead of cream and cottage cheese.

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