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Creamy Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Spinach

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A comforting and cozy creamy lemon chicken gnocchi soup with fresh spinach that combines a bright citrus twist with tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi for a quick and easy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken preferred)
  • 1 pound (450g) store-bought potato gnocchi
  • 3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and roughly chopped
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free flour)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, zest and juice the lemon, chop the spinach, and shred or dice the cooked chicken. This takes about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the softened onions and garlic, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, forming a thick paste.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Increase heat slightly and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally until broth thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the potato gnocchi directly to the simmering soup. Cook until they float to the top, about 3-4 minutes, ensuring they are tender but not mushy.
  6. Stir in the cooked chicken and fresh spinach leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes until spinach wilts and chicken is heated through.
  7. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm without boiling to prevent curdling.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not boil the soup after adding cream and lemon to prevent curdling. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. For vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth with mushrooms or beans. Use gluten-free flour and gnocchi for gluten-free diet. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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Keywords: lemon chicken soup, creamy soup, gnocchi soup, spinach soup, easy dinner, comfort food, quick soup recipe

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