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Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe (Creamy, Cozy, and Comfort-Driven)
Isla Marie

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A creamy, comforting chicken gnocchi soup made with tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, vegetables, and fresh spinach in a savory, well-balanced broth. Filling enough for dinner and cozy without being heavy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi shelf-stable or refrigerated
  • ¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 3 cups fresh spinach

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon or ladle

Method
 

Step 1. Cook the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until just cooked through. Remove, rest briefly, then dice or shred.
Step 2. Build the Base
  1. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant, scraping up any browned bits.
Step 3. Add Garlic and Herbs
  1. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook briefly until aromatic, without browning.
Step 4. Add Broth
  1. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for 5–7 minutes to develop flavor.
Step 5. Cook the Gnocchi
  1. Add gnocchi to the simmering soup and cook according to package directions, usually 2–4 minutes.
Step 6. Add Cream and Chicken
  1. Lower the heat and stir in cream. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and simmer gently until warmed through.
Step 7. Finish with Spinach
  1. Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Video

Notes

  • Add gnocchi near the end to keep it pillowy, not mushy.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of broth if the soup thickens.
  • For make-ahead, cook the soup without gnocchi and add it when reheating.