Description
This chicken gnocchi soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners, it’s a flavorful and nourishing meal that feels indulgent yet simple to make. Rich broth, fresh herbs, and soft gnocchi create a hearty bowl you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 package potato gnocchi (about 16 oz)
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil or butter until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken, cooking until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, and simmer 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in cream and add gnocchi; cook until gnocchi floats.
- Add spinach, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; cook 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or Parmesan.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Avoid overcooking gnocchi.
- For lighter soup, substitute half-and-half for cream.
- Use high-quality broth for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg