Easy Soup Recipes: Comforting Chicken Pesto Gnocchi Delight
A cozy and comforting recipe for Chicken Pesto Gnocchi Soup that blends delicious flavors for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pesto
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pesto and stir well.
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they float.
- Add spinach and heavy cream, and cook until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas.
- Serve with crusty bread for added comfort.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy soup recipes, chicken soup, gnocchi soup, pesto soup