Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and soft gnocchi meld with fresh veggies and herbs in a silky cream base for cozy meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
→ Liquids
08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Gnocchi
10 - 1 pound potato gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable)
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Grated Parmesan cheese
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add shredded chicken, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Add potato gnocchi to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, typically 2 to 3 minutes, until gnocchi float to the surface.
05 - Lower heat to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and baby spinach. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the soup is creamy and spinach has wilted.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's like sharing a comforting secret between friends that warms you from the inside out
- The way tender chicken meets pillowy gnocchi makes every spoonful a delightful surprise you'll look forward to
02 -
- Using rotisserie chicken saves so much time without losing any homemade charm
- Adding cream last keeps it from curdling and ensures that silky finish that defines this soup
03 -
- Don't rush the sauté step—allow those vegetables to soften and build layer upon layer of flavor
- Using fresh herbs where possible will really brighten the dish late in the cooking process