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Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

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A creamy and flavorful Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Soup loaded with tender shredded chicken, potato gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, kale, and freshly grated parmesan, simmered to perfection with a rich blend of herbs and spices for a comforting and hearty meal.

Ingredients

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CHICKEN:

  • 2 cups cooked + shredded organic chicken breasts

SOUP:

  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (16 oz.) package potato gnocchi, homemade or store-bought
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups organic chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons organic all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Tuscan Marry Me blend (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 5–6 organic sundried tomatoes (or roasted herb tomatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon organic tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups organic heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons cooking wine (or chicken stock)
  • ½ lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup chopped organic kale, frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese
  • 1–2 cups tomatoes, optional (roasted herb tomatoes)

SIDE DISH:

  • 1 Homemade Texas Toast Garlic Bread

Instructions

  1. Prepare shredded chicken: Shred your cooked chicken breasts using a fork or your preferred method. Set aside for later use in the soup.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a medium-sized Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the butter and olive oil together. Once melted and hot, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add sundried tomatoes and tomato paste: Stir in the sundried tomatoes and tomato paste until well combined with the garlic mixture.
  4. Incorporate flour and seasonings: Sprinkle in the flour, Tuscan Marry Me blend, and sea salt, whisking continuously to create a fragrant roux base.
  5. Cook gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi to the pot and sauté lightly for 1-2 minutes until they start to sear and develop a slight crisp.
  6. Add liquids: Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, chicken stock, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cooking wine. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  7. Incorporate chicken and kale: Add in the shredded chicken and chopped kale, stirring to combine evenly throughout the soup. At this point, add optional tomatoes if desired.
  8. Simmer until cooked: Let the soup simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until the gnocchi floats to the top and is tender, ensuring all flavors meld beautifully.
  9. Add parmesan: Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and the soup becomes creamy. Continue simmering for another 1-2 minutes.
  10. Serve: Remove from heat, discard any bay leaves if used, and serve immediately. Accompany with Homemade Texas Toast Garlic Bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or frozen for 4-6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove.
  • Adjust the Tuscan seasoning blend to suit your taste if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the gnocchi, flour, chicken stock, heavy cream, and bread with validated gluten-free products.
  • To make this vegan, omit chicken, use vegan butter, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk, use vegan gnocchi, vegetable stock instead of chicken stock, and replace parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.
  • Stored leftover Tuscan seasoning can be kept in a ziplock bag or jar for future use or as garnish.
  • Feel free to substitute kale with other greens like spinach, broccolini, bok choy, collards, or asparagus for variation in flavor and texture.
  • Homemade Tuscan Blend recipe: 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp dried parsley, 2 tsp dried basil, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp dried rosemary, and 2 bay leaves.

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