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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup: Your Cozy Comfort Bowl

This Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or Breasts Choose thighs for rich flavor
  • 2 medium Carrots Peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Fresh, chopped
  • 0.5 medium Onion Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base Optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
For the Liquid
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Cream or Half and Half
For the Gnocchi & Greens
  • 1-2 tablespoons Cornstarch As a thickening agent
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi Cooked directly in the soup
  • 3 cups Baby Spinach Wilted into the soup
Optional Garnish
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon Crumble over each bowl

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large slow cooker, layer raw chicken, chopped carrots, celery, and onions. Add parsley, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
  3. Shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cream and cornstarch until smooth. Pour into the slow cooker, mixing well.
  5. Add gnocchi and spinach to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes.
  6. Check the soup's consistency. If thicker texture is desired, mix cornstarch with cool water and stir gradually into the soup.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with crumbled bacon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Monitor cooking time to avoid dryness. Choose quality gnocchi for best texture. Thaw frozen chicken before use. Use slurry for thickening without lumps. Adjust seasoning to enhance flavors.

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