Description
Creamy Winter Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a cozy and hearty dish made with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and a bright lemon-infused creamy broth. It’s perfect for chilly days when you want comfort with a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf (if using), and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, usually 3–5 minutes, until they float.
- Add shredded chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add lemon and cream after reducing heat to avoid curdling.
- Not ideal for freezing due to the texture of gnocchi.
- To make vegetarian, use veggie broth and omit chicken.
- Reheat gently to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
