Description
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or quick family dinners, this recipe promises comfort and satisfaction with every spoonful. Its rich flavors and inviting aroma create a cozy atmosphere that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack (16 oz) shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen sweet green peas (or 2 cups baby spinach)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh Italian parsley and grated Parmesan (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
- Make Creamy Broth: Stir in flour for 1 min. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 mins until slightly thickened.
- Add Gnocchi & Chicken: Add potato gnocchi, shredded chicken, and green peas. Simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until gnocchi float to the top and are tender.
- Ladle & Serve: Discard thyme stems. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan, and serve warm with crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg