Description
Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a cozy, creamy, and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or quick lunches and can be easily customized to suit dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
Vegetables
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Soup Base
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (about 16 oz) potato gnocchi
Herbs and Spices
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Cook the chicken breasts until tender, then shred or dice them. Meanwhile, chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to prepare the flavorful base of the soup.
- Sauté and Simmer: In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery over medium heat until they soften and become fragrant. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Chicken and Gnocchi: Stir the cooked chicken and potato gnocchi into the simmering broth. Cook the gnocchi until tender but still holding their shape, usually a few minutes.
- Finish with Cream and Greens: Pour in the heavy cream and add the spinach or kale. Stir gently until the greens wilt and the soup thickens to a creamy consistency. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to your taste.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
- Use homemade chicken broth when possible for richer flavor and lower sodium.
- Add gnocchi near the end and cook just until tender to prevent mushiness.
- Fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, added at the end brighten the soup’s flavor and aroma.
- Stir the soup gently to keep gnocchi intact and greens fresh.
- For a lighter version, substitute some or all of the heavy cream with milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg