Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil + 2 tbsp of oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flake
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 large chicken breasts, uncooked
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into chunks
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp red vinegar
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1 cup uncooked small pasta noodles (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- More fresh basil and Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Chop sun-dried tomatoes and add them with their oil to the onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, chopped basil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the sautéed mixture and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook chicken for about 12 minutes or until it reaches 160°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add cream cheese chunks, whole milk, red vinegar, and Parmesan cheese to the pot. Whisk until the cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Shred or dice the cooked chicken and return it to the pot.
- Add gnocchi and pasta to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in spinach and let the soup simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, topped with more fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat level.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; soup will thicken over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
