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Two bowls of soup garnished with bacon and green onions sit on a decorative blue and white tiled surface next to two silver spoons and a white pot.

Million Dollar Soup

Chef Jenn
Million Dollar Soup is a rich, creamy one-pot dinner made with chicken, gnocchi, bacon, cheese, and spinach. Cozy, filling, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 501 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • ½ cup fennel bulb sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked hot paprika
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
  • 8 ounces uncooked packaged gnocchi
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • green onion sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter and olive oil together in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, and fennel and cook until softened, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
  • Add the white wine and simmer until it has reduced by about half.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the chicken stock, salt, thyme, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach and half of the bacon until wilted.
  • Reduce the heat and stir in the cheese until melted, then add the cream.
  • Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • A Dutch oven works best because it holds steady heat and prevents the cheese from scorching.
  • Add the gnocchi near the end so it stays tender instead of turning mushy.
  • Shred your own cheese for the smoothest texture; pre-shredded cheese can make the soup grainy.
  • If the soup thickens too much as it sits, stir in a splash of warm chicken stock before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1024mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2021IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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