Description
This 30-minute homemade chicken gnocchi soup recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal filled with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish is a family favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add gnocchi and simmer for 3-4 minutes until gnocchi float to the top.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, comforting soup.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg