Lazy Girl High-Protein Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients

• 14 oz chicken tenderloins
• 3 cups potato gnocchi (1 box)
• 4 cups chicken bone broth
• 2 cups regular half-and-half
• 80 g white onion (chopped)
• 35 g celery (1–2 stalks, chopped)
• 4 oz shredded carrots
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning (The source lists this as “Italian.”)
• 1 tsp garlic butter powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• olive oil spray (for cooking)
• grated Parmesan (optional, for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the chicken tenderloins. The author uses an Instant Pot with a splash of broth and favorite seasonings, then pressure-cooks the chicken until cooked through. Lightly shred the chicken and set it aside.

2. 2

   Spray a large pot with olive oil spray. Add the chopped celery, chopped onion, and shredded carrots.

3. 3

   Cook the vegetables over medium heat for about 3–5 minutes, until they begin to soften.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30–60 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour in the chicken bone broth. Add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic butter powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Add the potato gnocchi and gently stir them into the soup.

7. 7

   Cook the gnocchi for about 3–4 minutes, or until tender.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in the half-and-half.

9. 9

   Simmer the soup for about 5–10 minutes so it becomes creamy. Do not bring it back to a hard boil after adding the dairy.

10. 10

    Stir in the spinach and cook for another 1–2 minutes, just until wilted.

11. 11

    Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve topped with a little grated Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

The source reports approximately 396 calories, 31 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 10 g fat, and 2 g fiber per serving. The amount of broth used while pressure-cooking the chicken is not specified separately; use a splash from the listed broth or another small amount as needed. The source does not specify the Instant Pot pressure-cooking time.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• high-protein
• meal prep
• Italian-inspired
• one-pot
• creamy
• fall