Description
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, hearty dish made with tender shredded chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth flavored with herbs and sautéed vegetables. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines classic flavors in an easy stovetop soup that can be ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Seasonings and Garnish
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced celery, and sliced carrots. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add the dried thyme and parsley, stirring to combine.
- Make Roux and Add Liquids: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the low-sodium chicken broth, followed by the whole milk and heavy cream, ensuring the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Add Chicken and Gnocchi: Stir the shredded cooked chicken and potato gnocchi into the pot. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the gnocchi float to the surface and are tender.
- Wilt Spinach and Season: Add the roughly chopped fresh spinach and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute all the milk with heavy cream.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken is an excellent shortcut for this recipe.
- The soup can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated on the stovetop before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
