Description
Warm up this winter with our Creamy Winter Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delightful blend of juicy chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a zesty burst of lemon. This heartwarming dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also offers a rich, creamy base that will soothe your soul on chilly days. The combination of garlic and thyme enhances the flavor profile, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs organic chicken breasts
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 5 cups organic chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups organic heavy cream
- 2 lemons (one sliced, one juiced)
- 4 garlic cloves
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Sea salt + black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend
- 4 Tbsps organic all-purpose flour
- 2 cups organic kale, de-stemmed + chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Cook until browned on both sides (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and thyme until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in seasoning blend and flour to make a roux (about 2 minutes). Gradually add chicken stock while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add gnocchi; cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir shredded chicken back in with lemon juice and zest. Slowly mix in heavy cream and add chopped kale. Simmer for additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg