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Chicken and gnocchi soup in a bowl with parsley garnish

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy and hearty chicken and gnocchi soup, packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi — perfect for cozy dinners.


Ingredients

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2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

4. Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until tender.

5. Stir in cooked shredded chicken and heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil.

6. Add chopped spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.

7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

– For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or milk for heavy cream.

– Add mushrooms or peas for extra flavor.

– Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.

– Ready to try it? Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor — perfect for family dinners.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg