Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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3 stalks celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, shredded
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1 pound cooked, cubed chicken breast
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 (16 ounce) package mini potato gnocchi
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1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (Optional)
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2 tablespoons cold water (Optional)
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2 cups half-and-half cream
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cubed chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
![Pot filled with chicken and veggies shot overhead]()
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Stir gnocchi into soup and cook until they begin to float, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
![Pot filled with broth, veggies, and chicken with spinach at the top]()
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Whisk cornstarch into cold water in a measuring cup until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture and half-and-half into soup. Cook until soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
![Stirring soup with a wooden spoon with the broth looking more milky and all veggies are beginning to be evenly distributed]()
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Cook’s Note
This soup is a great use of leftover chicken. But in my case, I cook chicken tenders seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until done, 20 to 30 minutes.
You can find gnocchi in the pasta section of your grocery store.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 398 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 398 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
| Cholesterol 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium 839mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
| Calcium 162mg | 12% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 696mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
