Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking gnocchi
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy (1)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, and water.
4. Add the chicken breasts and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
7. Add the gnocchi and parsley and cook until the gnocchi is tender, about 5 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 7 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Savory and flavorful
• Easy to make
• Great for a cold winter day

User Comments:

• "This soup is so delicious and warming! The gnocchi is a great addition."
• "I love that this soup is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal."
• "This soup is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to cook the chicken breasts until they are completely cooked through before serving.
• If you don't have quick-cooking gnocchi, you can use regular gnocchi, but it will take about 10 minutes longer to cook.