We’re expecting rain in LA tomorrow. While it won’t be enough to put a dent in our drought, I’m still looking forward to snuggling up inside with a warm cup of hearty soup like this creamy chicken gnocchi soup.
I found the recipe on Mel’s Kitchen Cafe and it was as delicious as her pictures made it look. While hers called for fat-free half-and-half, I’ve never been able to find it in stores, and adjusted the liquids to accommodate full-fat half-and-half without bumping up the calories too much. Super thick and creamy, this is a very filling meal for under 400 calories.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 ounce package uncooked gnocchi
- 12 oz diced cooked chicken breast
- 2 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent and the carrot crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant.
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minute. Slowly stir in the milk, chicken broth, and half and half. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low Stir in the gnocchi and simmer over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The soup should thicken up quite a bit while the gnocchi is cooking. Stir in the chicken and spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 380 / Total Fat: 10.5g / Saturated Fat: 3.2g / Trans Fat: 0.0g / Cholesterol: 65mg / Sodium: 158mg / Potassium: 475mg / Total Carbohydrates: 48.1g / Dietary Fiber: 1.3g / Sugars: 5.8g Protein: 29 / Points Plus: 11
Adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.
Hi Maggie,
Thanks for stopping by on our blog. Now we’ve found yours! Looking forward to following! This gnocchi soup looks so awesome and unique!
Woot! Thanks so much! I’m thrilled to have found your beautiful blog.
This soup is AWESOME. I’ve made it a few times and it’s just wonderful.
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to review!