Made this 3 times now and it never ceases to impress! Absolute winner!
Crafting a bowl of Chicken & Bacon Gnocchi Soup isn’t just about combining ingredients; it’s about infusing love and care into each step. Let’s dive into the details and create a gastronomic masterpiece.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Thick-cut bacon, chopped | 4 strips |
| Medium onion, chopped | 1 |
| Carrots, peeled and diced | 2 |
| Celery stalks, diced | 2 |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Cooked, shredded chicken breast | 1 pound |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Chicken broth | 4 cups |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Potato gnocchi | 1 (16-ounce) package |
| Baby spinach leaves | 3 cups |
| Freshly grated Parmesan cheese | 1 cup |
| A dash of love and care | As needed |
Instructions:
- Heating Things Up: Begin by heating olive oil in a large pot. Cook the bacon until crispy.
- Vegetable Symphony: Remove the bacon, leaving the drippings in the pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the bacon drippings for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Chicken Harmony: Add the chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to mix well.
- Broth Brilliance: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Gnocchi Elegance: Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the top.
- Creamy Crescendo: Stir in the heavy cream, followed by the spinach, until wilted.
- Finishing Touch: Top with bacon and Parmesan cheese, then serve.
