Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A comforting and hearty slow-cooked soup blending tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and creamy broth, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by dicing the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.
Cooking
- In the crockpot, layer the chicken breasts, diced carrots, diced celery, onion, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the ingredients are submerged, and sprinkle in the dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Select the low setting on your crockpot and cook for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Once done, carefully remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return back into the soup.
- Add the gnocchi to the soup, switch to high, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach just before serving.
Serving
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or cheese.
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Notes
For added elegance, serve in rustic bread bowls or with crusty bread. Pair with a side salad for balance and consider adding toppings like Parmesan cheese or lemon juice.