🌬️🍵 "Hearty Winter Soup Delight: A Bowl of Warmth and Comfort! 😌🍲"
Indulge in the warmth of our Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Winter Soup. Packed with savoury flavours, tender chicken, and pillowy gnocchi, this comforting winter soup is a delight to the senses. Perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a bowl of goodness!
Ingredients (with quantities):
👉 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
👉 1 yellow onion, chopped
👉 6 carrots, chopped
👉 4 celery stalks, chopped
👉 2 tablespoons salted butter
👉 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
👉 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
👉 2-4 cloves garlic, chopped
👉 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
👉 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
👉 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
👉 1 pinch chili flakes
👉 1 pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
👉 4-6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
👉 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
👉 4-6 cups baby spinach
👉 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk, heavy cream, or whole milk
👉 1/2 cup grated parmesan
👉 1 pound fresh potato gnocchi
Instructions:
👨🍳 1) In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until fragrant.
👨🍳 2) Stir in butter and flour. Add chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, thyme, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Add 4 cups broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
👨🍳 3) Remove chicken, shred, and add back to the soup.
👨🍳 4) Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cream/milk, parmesan, and gnocchi. Cook until warmed, about 5 minutes. Add additional broth if needed.
👨🍳 5) Serve warm, topped with parmesan. Enjoy with crusty bread.
Tips for Perfect Winter Soup:
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approximate):
💪🏼 Calories: 380
💪🏼 Total Fat: 22g
💪🏼 Saturated Fat: 11g
💪🏼 Cholesterol: 65mg
💪🏼 Sodium: 780mg
💪🏼 Total Carbohydrates: 31g
💪🏼 Dietary Fibre: 4g
💪🏼 Sugars: 5g
💪🏼 Protein: 18g
Cooking Tips:
✍️ Adjust soup thickness with additional broth.
✍️ Experiment with smoked paprika for added depth.
Serving Suggestions:
✍️ Garnish with extra parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh thyme. Pair with your favorite crusty bread.
