Description
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a rich, comforting dish combining tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a creamy broth full of vegetables, perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions, about 3-4 minutes, or until the gnocchi floats to the top.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in the spinach (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with more salt and pepper, to taste. If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: This soup freezes well! Let it cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a dairy-free alternative, and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- For extra flavor, add more herbs like oregano or basil to the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
