Creamy Chicken Bacon Gnocchi Soup
A comforting soup combining creamy gnocchi pasta with chicken broth, bacon, and fresh vegetables for a soothing meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 501 kcal
Base Ingredients
- 100 g bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 piece onion chopped
- 2 pieces carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1500 ml chicken stock
- 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 500 g gnocchi fresh or frozen
- 100 g kale chopped
- 125 ml double/heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoon flour
Cooking Instructions
Cook the bacon until the fat is rendered, discard all fat but 2 tbsp. To the same pot with bacon add chopped onions, carrots and celery and thyme and sauté over low heat for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds longer.
Pour in the chicken stock, stir to combine. Add the chicken breasts and a pinch of salt, cook for 30-35 minutes, then take the chicken out, shred and return back to the pot. Add the gnocchi and kale or spinach. Cook for 3 minutes, then add in the cream.
To make the roux, which will thicken the soup, mix the melted butter with flour, then stir into the soup, allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes until the soup thickens. Season with salt to taste.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 31gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 677mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5711IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 4mg
Keyword bacon soup, chicken gnocchi soup, creamy soup