Description
This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy, comforting, and hearty — made with tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a blend of vegetables simmered in a seasoned broth with cream. It’s perfect for busy nights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces potato gnocchi
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh spinach
Optional: chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
3. Add the cooked chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to blend the flavors.
4. Stir in the gnocchi and cook until they float and are tender, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Do not boil.
6. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with parsley or chives if using.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating as it thickens when chilled. Avoid freezing if possible due to cream and gnocchi texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken gnocchi, creamy soup, one-pot dinner, easy soup