Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a warm, hearty dish packed with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a flavorful creamy broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this easy homemade soup is better than restaurant versions and made with simple ingredients like carrots, spinach, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the gnocchi and cook for 3–4 minutes until they float to the top.
- Stir in spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or extra veggies for more depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg