Comfort Food (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced.
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1 stalk celery, chopped.
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1/2 white onion, diced.
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2 teaspoons minced garlic.
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1/2 cup shredded carrots.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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4 cups low sodium chicken broth.
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Salt and pepper, to taste.
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1 teaspoon thyme.
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16 ounces potato gnocchi.
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2 cups half and half.
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1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped.
Instructions:
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped celery, diced onion, minced garlic, and shredded carrots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
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Add the cooked, diced chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then add the gnocchi. Boil for 3-4 minutes before reducing the heat to a simmer and cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
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Stir in the half and half and chopped spinach. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach is tender.
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Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Notes:
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This easy homemade version of Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup combines tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and a creamy broth with a hint of thyme.
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Perfect for a comforting dinner, this hearty soup pairs well with a side salad or breadsticks.
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For a richer texture, substitute half and half with heavy cream.