Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and heavy cream. Heat through.
- Add gnocchi and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until they float and are tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half or milk for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Use frozen gnocchi directly in the soup without thawing.
- If soup thickens, add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg