Soup with gnocchi
Description
A hearty first course. This aromatic and nutritious soup with tender potato gnocchi will delight both adults and children. Potato gnocchi pair perfectly with a light chicken broth, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal. If you don't have time to make gnocchi from scratch but still want to try this soup, you can easily buy ready-made gnocchi at the supermarket. Italian gnocchi are usually oval-shaped and often include not only flour but also semolina, cheese, or breadcrumbs. Keep this recipe in mind and serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the chicken and place it in a pot. Add two peeled potatoes, water, salt to taste, and put on the stove. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
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Step 3
Cut the remaining potatoes into cubes.
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Step 4
Heat a skillet with oil, add the diced onion and grated carrot. Add the spices (this helps them release their aroma better) and sauté the vegetables until tender.
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Step 5
Strain the ready broth and return it to the saucepan. Add the potatoes and sautéed vegetables, remove the meat from the bones and return it to the broth. Place over heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
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Step 6
Mash the boiled potatoes with a masher, then add flour, egg, and salt to taste. Mix well, then knead a soft dough on a floured surface. If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more flour.
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Step 7
Sprinkle the work surface with flour. Separate a portion of the dough from the main piece and roll it into a log, then cut it into small pieces. Use a fork to make grooves on the gnocchi.
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Step 8
When the potatoes are ready, add the dough pieces to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes after they float to the surface. The gnocchi soup is ready. Let it steep for another 15 minutes and serve.
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Step 9
Ready. Serve with herbs.