Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender shredded chicken, soft potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy broth infused with garlic and Italian seasonings, it’s an easy stovetop recipe that combines warmth and flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Aromatics and Seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until the garlic’s aroma is released.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the vegetables and stir well to coat, cooking briefly to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Broth and Thicken: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the soup slightly thickens.
- Add Cream and Chicken: Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream along with the cooked shredded chicken, combining thoroughly to warm the chicken through.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi to the soup and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the gnocchi float to the surface and are tender.
- Finish with Spinach and Cheese: Stir in the fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook just until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the creamy broth.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a shortcut, substitute cooked shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, use coconut milk instead of cream and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes if you prefer a touch of heat in your soup.
