Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe is cozy, one-pot, and family-approved for anyone wanting a warm bowl without extra steps. This creamy soup recipe blends chicken, gnocchi, vegetables, and a smooth broth for an easy simmer-and-serve method that busy cooks rely on.
Servings: 6
Calories: 559kcal
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Chef’s Knife
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 pound gnocchi store-bought
- 1 cup baby spinach packed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 Parmesan rind remove before serving
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and shredded carrots. Cook for 6–7 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the flour and seasonings (Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and pepper) over the vegetables and stir for one minute to coat and bloom everything. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring or whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add the whole milk and heavy cream, then bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Stir in the shredded chicken and add the Parmesan rind. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Add the gnocchi and simmer 3–4 minutes, or until they float and become tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove the Parmesan rind, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Notes
Keep the heat at a gentle simmer after adding the dairy to maintain a smooth, cohesive broth. Stir occasionally so the gnocchi cook evenly and the vegetables don’t settle at the bottom.
Tips for Best Results:
- Build a Smooth Base: Stir the flour and seasonings to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Protect the Creamy Texture: Maintain medium to low heat to prevent the dairy from separating.
- Finish the Greens Last: Add the spinach right at the end so it stays bright and tender.
- Time the Gnocchi Right: Add the gnocchi toward the end to keep them soft but not mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5189IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 4mg
