Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Introduction
Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy and comforting soup that is perfect for those chilly nights. Made with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy broth, this soup is hearty and delicious. The crock pot makes it easy to prepare, allowing the flavors to meld together while you go about your day.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 teaspoon dried parsley
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 cup half and half
– 1 cup milk
– 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
– 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer the chicken to the crock pot.
2. In the same skillet, add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the crock pot.
3. Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot, followed by the dried thyme, rosemary, parsley, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
4. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the half and half, milk, spinach, and gnocchi. Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 30 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
7. Serve the Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Cooking Time and Serving Size:
The estimated cooking time for this soup is 6-8 hours on low heat or 3-4 hours on high heat. This recipe yields approximately 6 servings.
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Crock Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup and indulge in its creamy goodness. This soup is perfect for any occasion and will surely become a family favorite.