Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Rich and Hearty Comfort

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup potato gnocchi
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5. Once boiling, add the gnocchi to the pot. Cook according to package instructions (usually about 3-5 minutes) until they float to the top.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.