A light and comforting low calorie chicken gnocchi soup made with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fat free half-and-half
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add shredded chicken, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Add the potato gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions, about 3-4 minutes, until they float to the surface.
Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fat free half-and-half.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot.