Chicken · Italian · 30 min
Hearty Chicken Soup with Gnocchi, Bell Pepper, Spinach & Thyme
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 699 kcal / serving
A comforting, out-it-on-the-stove soup with tender gnocchi, hearty chicken, and a bright note from thyme. It comes together quickly, making it a practical weeknight option with solid, soupy texture and gentle greens.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 stickcelery
- 32 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small pkgfresh thyme
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
- ½ (30 oz) whole chickenrotisserie chicken, white and dark meat
- 1yellow bell pepper
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow bell peppers
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · ladle · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · stirring spoon
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Produce
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 stickcelery
- ½ small pkgfresh thyme
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1yellow bell pepper
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow bell peppers
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ½ (30 oz) whole chickenrotisserie chicken, white and dark meat
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 1 (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
Pantry & dry goods
- 32 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| celery | 1 stick | 2 sticks | 3 sticks |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 32 fl oz | 64 fl oz | 96 fl oz |
| fresh thyme | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| potato gnocchi | 1 (16 oz) pkg | 2 (16 oz) pkg | 3 (16 oz) pkg |
| rotisserie chicken, white and dark meat | ½ (30 oz) whole chicken | 1 (30 oz) whole chicken | 1 ½ (30 oz) whole chicken |
| yellow bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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Directions
- 1) Shred the chicken from the rotisserie, separating it from skin and bones, then set the meat aside in a small bowl.
- 2) Rinse and dry the produce; if the spinach is pre-washed, you can skip washing it.
- 3) On a clean cutting board, dice the celery into small pieces and place them in another bowl.
- 4) Peel, seed, and dice the bell peppers, then add them to the bowl with the celery.
- 5) Heat a medium saucepan over medium; while it warms, dice the onion and mince the garlic, adding them to the veggie bowl.
- 6) When the pan is hot, drizzle in a little oil and swirl to coat the bottom; add the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- 7) Strip the thyme leaves from the stems and discard the stems; add the shredded chicken, thyme, broth, gnocchi, salt, and pepper to the pan, then bring to a boil.
- 8) Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and flavors meld, about 8 minutes; stir in spinach in batches until wilted, then remove from heat and serve.
Two tips
- Prep tip: chop the celery and peppers ahead and store in the fridge for faster cooking tonight.
- Leftovers idea: refrigerate and reheat as a light base for a quick second meal, or add a splash of broth to loosen as you go.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 699 kcal
- Protein
- 55 g
- Carbs
- 57 g
- Fat
- 31 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 1364 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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