Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup

42 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toss the chicken with sun-dried tomato oil and all the chicken seasonings. Let it marinate for as long as your patience can handle (I go straight to the pot).
  2. 2Toss the chicken with sun-dried tomato oil and all the chicken seasonings. Let it marinate for as long as your patience can handle (I go straight to the pot).
  3. 3Toss the chicken with sun-dried tomato oil and all the chicken seasonings. Let it marinate for as long as your patience can handle (I go straight to the pot).
  4. 4Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on both sides. It should not yet be cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. 5Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on both sides. It should not yet be cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  6. 6Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until nicely browned on both sides. It should not yet be cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  7. 7In the same pot, add onion, celery, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and all veggie seasonings. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally, until everything is soft. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 mins.
  8. 8In the same pot, add onion, celery, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and all veggie seasonings. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally, until everything is soft. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 mins.
  9. 9In the same pot, add onion, celery, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and all veggie seasonings. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally, until everything is soft. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 mins.
  10. 10Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. While it simmers, chop or shred the chicken. Add the chicken back to the pot, then slowly stir in the cream. Simmer for another 5 mins.
  11. 11Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. While it simmers, chop or shred the chicken. Add the chicken back to the pot, then slowly stir in the cream. Simmer for another 5 mins.
  12. 12Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. While it simmers, chop or shred the chicken. Add the chicken back to the pot, then slowly stir in the cream. Simmer for another 5 mins.
  13. 13Add the gnocchi, parmesan, parmesan rind (if using), spinach, basil, and thyme. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Let everything simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  14. 14Add the gnocchi, parmesan, parmesan rind (if using), spinach, basil, and thyme. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Let everything simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  15. 15Add the gnocchi, parmesan, parmesan rind (if using), spinach, basil, and thyme. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Let everything simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  16. 16Ladle into bowls & finish with black pepper, chili flakes, extra parmesan, and more basil. Serve with warm buttered bread. Proposals optional.
  17. 17Ladle into bowls & finish with black pepper, chili flakes, extra parmesan, and more basil. Serve with warm buttered bread. Proposals optional.
  18. 18Ladle into bowls & finish with black pepper, chili flakes, extra parmesan, and more basil. Serve with warm buttered bread. Proposals optional.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar, liquid gold)
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar, liquid gold)
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar, liquid gold)
  • 1 tbsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tbsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tbsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 10 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 10 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 10 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 5 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 5 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 5 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream, room temp
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream, room temp
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream, room temp
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 parmesan rind (optional)
  • 1 parmesan rind (optional)
  • 1 parmesan rind (optional)
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of ½ lemon
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of ½ lemon
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of ½ lemon
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • chili flakes
  • chili flakes
  • chili flakes
  • extra parmesan
  • extra parmesan
  • extra parmesan
  • more basil
  • more basil
  • more basil
  • warm buttered bread
  • warm buttered bread
  • warm buttered bread

Equipment

Dutch oven