Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Adapted from nourish-and-fete.com
Prep20 min
Cook360 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3-4 medium whole carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1-2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1/2 medium yellow or white onion (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (flat or curly, chopped)
- 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon chicken seasoning base (optional, read recipe closely)
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup cream or half and half
- 1-2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 4 slices cooked bacon (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onion, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in the Better than Bouillon paste and red pepper flakes if you like. If skipping the paste, add extra salt to taste later.
- Pour chicken stock over everything and give it a gentle stir. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks right in the pot. You can also remove it to shred on a cutting board if that's easier.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add this to the soup along with the gnocchi and spinach. Stir well and cover, cooking on high for another 30-45 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir the soup. For a thicker consistency, mix up to 1 tablespoon cornstarch with an equal amount of cool water, then stir this in.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed. A squeeze of lemon juice or fresh basil can enhance the flavor too.
- Serve the soup in bowls and top with crumbled bacon if you like. Enjoy!
Common questions
How long does Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup take to make?
About 380 minutes total — roughly 20 minutes of prep and 360 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Creamy Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup?
16 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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