Comfort Food (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced.
02 - 1 stalk celery, chopped.
03 - 1/2 white onion, diced.
04 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic.
05 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots.
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
07 - 4 cups low sodium chicken broth.
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste.
09 - 1 teaspoon thyme.
10 - 16 ounces potato gnocchi.
11 - 2 cups half and half.
12 - 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped.

Instructions:

01 - 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.
02 - 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.
03 - Stir in the half and half and chopped spinach. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach is tender.
04 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Notes:

01 - 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.
02 - Perfect for a comforting dinner, this hearty soup pairs well with a side salad or breadsticks.
03 - For a richer texture, substitute half and half with heavy cream.