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Hühnersuppe mit Gemüse und Gnocchi

Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

A warming chicken gnocchi soup with tender chicken, smoky bacon, and soft gnocchi in a light broth—quick, wholesome, and family-friendly!
Course Soup
Category Classic One-Pot
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 375 kcal
Autor Elle

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 30 g smoked bacon, chopped
  • 2–3 small yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 chicken breasts halves (ca. 350 g, boneless skinless, preferably organic)
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1.5 litres chicken broth (6 cups, see tips)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 400 g package fresh gnocchi
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  1. Sauté the Base: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the smoked bacon and cook until browned. Stir in the onions and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until softened.

  2. Add Chicken and Veggies: Place the whole chicken breasts on top of the sautéed onions. Add the diced carrot, celery, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for 35 minutes until the chicken is tender.

  3. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks, or cut into cubes if preferred. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

  4. Cook the Gnocchi: Add the gnocchi and simmer, uncovered, until the gnocchi float to the top (about 4–5 minutes).

  5. Add Fresh Herbs and Serve: Stir in the chopped parsley. Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use Quality Broth: For the best chicken soup flavour, go with a good-quality or homemade chicken broth. If you’re using bouillon cubes, choose organic for a cleaner taste, and mix 1 litre of broth with 500 ml of water. This helps balance out the often stronger, saltier flavour of bouillon.
  • Gnocchi: For the best texture, use a 400 g package of fresh gnocchi from the refrigerated section of the supermarket. This type holds up well in soups and adds the perfect pillowy bite.

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