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Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This creamy soup combines tender gnocchi, shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 unit rotisserie chicken, shredded Time-saver loaded with flavor, but can substitute with roasted or poached chicken.
  • 1 package gnocchi Fresh or shelf-stable works; whole grain is a healthier option.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Homemade is best, but quality store-bought works as well.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Substitute with kale or thawed frozen spinach if needed.
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 unit onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Can omit for a milder version.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Feel free to substitute with other herbs like oregano or thyme.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the diced carrots and celery, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften, around 5 more minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a rolling boil.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the gnocchi and shredded rotisserie chicken, then reduce heat to a simmer for about 5 minutes, or until gnocchi are fully cooked.
  2. Add fresh spinach and Italian seasoning, stirring until the spinach wilts down into the soup, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving hot in cozy bowls.

Notes

For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before finishing cooking. To make it vegan, use plant-based protein and vegetable broth.