Dinner for 6
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
$10.08for 445 minServes 6
Chicken, sausage, gnocchi, and spinach simmer with herbs and tomatoes in a creamy broth-based soup.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price | |
| Chicken, 0.45 lb$5.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $2.62Typical price | |
| Broth, 42 oz$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.91Typical price | |
| Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 0.25 oz$0.08/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.03Typical price | |
| Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 2 oz$0.55/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.03Typical price | |
| Fresh tomatoes, 0.15 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.27Typical price | |
| Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Spinach, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.12 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.52 per serving$10.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 cup cold water
- 7 oz sweet italian chicken sausage
- olive oil spray
- 5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 large shallot
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 parmesan cheese rind
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes in oil
- 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning
- 16 oz package gnocchi
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the chicken sausage for 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add the shallot, garlic, and tomato paste, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts, broth, parmesan rind, sundried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, then check that the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Whisk the flour, half and half, and cold water in a bowl, then stir the mixture into the soup.
- Add the gnocchi and spinach, simmer for 5 minutes, and stir in the parmesan and basil.
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