30-Minute Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 white onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 lb gnocchi
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped)

Instructions:

1. Sear the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
   • Sear the chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side until golden but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
   • In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Simmer the Soup:
   • Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and season with thyme and oregano.
   • Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
4. Shred the Chicken:
   • Remove the chicken using tongs and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
5. Add Gnocchi:
   • Stir in the gnocchi and simmer for 5 minutes until the gnocchi are cooked through.
6. Finish the Soup:
   • Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Let the spinach wilt for 1-2 minutes.
   • Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, comforting chicken gnocchi soup!