Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

Get ready to warm up with a hearty bowl of creamy, savory chicken soup featuring the beloved potato gnocchi. This easy homemade soup recipe is going to change your definition of comfort food!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or one rotisserie chicken shredded)
• 2 tablespoons DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 (1-pound) package DeLallo Mini Potato Gnocchi
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups fresh spinach

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain in a colander and rinse briefly with cold water. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, garlic and carrots. Sauté until vegetables are translucent, about 10 minutes.
3. Add shredded chicken. Sauté for another 5 minutes
4. Add salt, pepper, thyme and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in cream and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes or until desired thickness.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in the cooked gnocchi and spinach. Serve immediately.