Soup with chicken breasts, gnocchi, and pesto sauce
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. This delicious soup is filled with the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic, and the Pesto sauce pairs perfectly with the chicken broth. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the onion into 4 pieces and separate into chunks. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the breasts with onions and peeled garlic. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2
2. Bake the chicken for 35-45 minutes. After cooking, let the chicken cool on a cutting board, then shred the chicken meat.
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Step 3
3. Set aside the sautéed onion and garlic for later use.
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Step 4
4. Blend chicken broth, fried onions, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth and no large pieces of garlic remain. The roasted garlic will give the soup a unique flavor.
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Step 5
5. Mix the chopped chicken meat with the remaining Pesto sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
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Step 6
6. In a large pot, bring the broth mixture to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface. Place chopped chicken meat into serving bowls. Pour the hot broth with gnocchi over the chicken.
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Step 7
7. Garnish the soup with sliced tomatoes and serve immediately.