Dinner for 5

Chicken Gnocchi Soup with broth

Name: Chicken Gnocchi Soup with broth
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion; 1 cup carrots; 2 stalks celery; 1 tbsp garlic; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 3 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 16 oz potato gnocchi; 1 cup half and half; 1 cup fresh spinach

$11.94for 435 minServes 5

Chicken, vegetables, gnocchi, and spinach simmer in a creamy broth for a warm Italian-style soup.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.31Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical	50 oz	$3.49Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1.75 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.75 lb	$6.11Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Spinach, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.93

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.99 per serving$11.94 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion
1 cup carrots
2 stalks celery
1 tbsp garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp fresh thyme
3 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 oz potato gnocchi
1 cup half and half
1 cup fresh spinach

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 6 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then add the salt, pepper, and thyme.
Add the chicken, bring the soup to a gentle boil, and simmer for 12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Remove the chicken, cut it into bite-size pieces, and return it to the pot with the gnocchi.
Simmer for 5 minutes, stir in the half and half and spinach, and cook for 2 minutes.

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