Creamy Winter Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Winter Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. This rich and hearty dish combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a burst of zesty lemon, all enveloped in a luxurious creamy base. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, each bowl warms your soul with its delightful flavors. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this soup is not only delicious but also easily customizable to suit your dietary needs. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, this winter favorite is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs organic chicken breasts
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 1 lemon (sliced thin and juiced)
- 4 cups organic chicken stock
- 1 cups organic heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale
- Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and saut garlic and thyme until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in flour while mixing continuously; gradually add chicken stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi, sliced lemon, and cooked chicken; cook according to gnocchi package instructions (3-5 minutes).
- Lower heat; stir in heavy cream and lemon juice until heated through but do not boil.
- Mix in chopped kale until wilted; finish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg