Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This creamy chicken & gnocchi soup smells like home, tastes like heaven, and comes together in under an hour — the ultimate cozy meal for any day!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 471kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or any oil of your choice
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 onion diced, about 1 cup
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 stick celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup flour
- 5 cups homemade chicken broth or store bought
- 1 cup half & half or heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken cut into bite size pieces
- 1 lb gnocchi store bought or homemade
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach chopped, I like to use green leafy mix
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large soup pot, heat butter and avocado oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle in the flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a smooth paste.
- Add the Liquids: Gradually pour in the homemade chicken broth, stirring to combine. Follow with the half & half and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Gnocchi & Chicken: Add the gnocchi and chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
- Add the Spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook until the soup is gently boiling and the spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Turn off the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Dairy Swap: Use half & half, or substitute with whole milk, heavy cream, or a non-dairy milk of your choice.
- Add Some Meat: Stir in chopped bacon or diced ham for a sweet and smoky boost.
- Spice It Up: Red pepper flakes add heat, or try smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor.
- Extra Veggies: Toss in mushrooms, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, or peas for a hearty veggie boost.
- Gnocchi Substitute: No gnocchi? Use diced potatoes instead — just allow extra cooking time until tender.
- Leftover Makeover: After the holidays, swap the chicken for leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a comforting twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2751IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 6mg