Creamy Winter Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of Creamy Winter Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Soup. This delightful dish combines tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi with a bright lemony flavor, making it perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that will please the whole family. Whether you’re gathering around the dinner table or enjoying leftovers for lunch, this creamy soup is sure to become a beloved staple in your home. Let’s dive into this easy-to-make recipe that wraps you in warmth and flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs organic chicken breasts
- 16 oz package potato gnocchi
- 5 cups organic chicken stock/broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon (sliced and juiced)
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- Sea salt + black pepper, to taste
- 4 Tbsps organic all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté until golden brown (about 7-8 minutes per side). Remove from pot and shred once cooled.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté garlic and thyme until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot while continuously stirring. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi and shredded chicken; cook until gnocchi float to the top.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, kale, and lemon zest until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg