Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender diced chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a rich, creamy broth. Enhanced with fragrant thyme and a hint of nutmeg, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups diced chicken (Rotisserie works great)
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 2 cups spinach (chopped)
Liquids and Dairy
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 1/4 cups half and half
Fats and Thickeners
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add in the shredded carrots, diced celery, and diced onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic. Cook until the onions become translucent and the vegetables are tender.
- Add Flour to Vegetables: Stir the all-purpose flour into the vegetable mixture and cook for another 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste and help thicken the soup.
- Add Half and Half and Thicken: Gradually pour in the half and half while continuously stirring to prevent clumping. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, allowing it to thicken into a creamy base.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Add the diced chicken and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the entire mixture to a boil to meld flavors.
- Cook Gnocchi with Seasonings: Stir in the potato gnocchi along with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and fresh thyme sprigs. Simmer the soup for 5 minutes, or until the gnocchi are cooked through and tender.
- Add Spinach and Finish: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove the thyme sprigs before serving. Enjoy your creamy, flavorful soup!
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut here but you can use any cooked chicken you prefer.
- Be sure to stir continuously when adding half and half to avoid lumps.
- Fresh thyme sprigs add great flavor; if unavailable, substitute with 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
- The soup thickens as it simmers. Adjust thickness by adding more broth if needed.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
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