Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup with Bacon and Kale
Tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and kale in a creamy Parmesan broth, topped with crispy bacon and extra Parmesan.
Equipment
- Large pot with a lid
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- slotted spoon
- cheese grater
- ladle
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cups diced boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups potato gnocchi
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Cook the diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving a little bacon grease in the pot.
- Add the diced onion and chicken. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, then transfer the chicken and onion to a clean plate.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and gnocchi to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the gnocchi is tender.
- Remove the lid and stir in the chopped kale. Cook until tender, then return the chicken and onion to the pot and warm through.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan until melted. Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 823kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 50gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 1654mgPotassium: 784mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1931IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 285mgIron: 7mg
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