Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a creamy broth infused with garlic, thyme, and vegetables. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup combines simple ingredients into a flavorful, warming bowl that’s effortless to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups half-and-half (or 1 cup half-and-half + 1 cup heavy cream)
- 1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, chopped celery, shredded carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until they are slightly softened and fragrant.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Stir in the cooked chicken breast, low-sodium chicken broth, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil to blend the flavors.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi to the boiling soup and cook until the gnocchi float to the surface, which usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes. This indicates they are fully cooked.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the half-and-half (or half-and-half and heavy cream mixture) along with the chopped fresh spinach. Let the soup simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy and the spinach has wilted.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of the soup.
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
- For a richer soup, replace half-and-half with heavy cream entirely.
- Cooked rotisserie chicken can be used as a convenient shortcut.
- Leftover soup keeps well refrigerated for 3-4 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
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