Description
Discover the best Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe! Creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half, followed by the shredded chicken. Let the mixture heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Add the gnocchi and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and become tender.
- Mix in the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until wilted.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or a crisp side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe