Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped (optional)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- chili flakes
- sea salt and pepper
- 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups broth
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups chopped baby spinach
- 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound fresh potato gnocchi
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella or provolone
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- chopped rosemary, for serving
Instructions
- 1
1. Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 2 tablespoons. Add the onion, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant.2. Add the broth, canned tomatoes, and chicken. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken. 3. Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and gnocchi. Add 1 cup of water. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the milk and both cheeses. 4. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with bacon and rosemary. Enjoy, preferably with a crusty piece of bread.
5 min
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)




