Low Calorie Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A comforting and low calorie chicken gnocchi soup made with tender chicken breast, light broth, fresh vegetables, and fluffy potato gnocchi. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal without the extra calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
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
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add the chicken pieces, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black pepper, and salt to the pot.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Add the potato gnocchi to the soup and cook according to package instructions, usually 2-3 minutes, until they float to the surface.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.