Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This slow cooker chicken gnocchi soup is extra creamy and comforting, made with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and hearty vegetables in a rich, velvety base. Easy to prepare and perfect for busy days, this cozy soup is a family-friendly recipe everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced cooked chicken
- 32 oz. chicken broth
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 large carrots
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 16 oz. gnocchi pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and add to the slow cooker.
- Peel and dice the carrots into small pieces, then add to the slow cooker.
- Finely chop the celery and add to the slow cooker.
- Add in the seasonings and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the gnocchi and cover again.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a roux. Once the roux turns a light golden color, slowly whisk in the milk.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until a thick gravy forms. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the gravy into the slow cooker and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1106mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3209IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg
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