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Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Servings 8 servings
Prep Time

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chopped onions, celery and carrots*
  • 1-2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • 24 ounces evaporated milk
  • 2 (1-pound) packages potato gnocchi (about 4 cups)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped or crumbled
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken, vegetables, garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt and broth in a slow cooker.

  2. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.

  3. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker or in a separate bowl and add back into the slow cooker.

  4. Add the cornstarch mixture, evaporated milk, gnocchi, bacon and spinach. Stir and replace cover. Cook for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  5. If needed, gradually stir in up to 1 cup water.

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

*Save time with L&B mirepoix in our produce section.