How to Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for cozy nights in or when you need a warm and nourishing meal. This Italian-inspired soup is filled with tender pieces of chicken, soft pillowy gnocchi, and delicious vegetables in a creamy and flavorful broth.

What makes this soup especially satisfying is the combination of flavors and textures. The gnocchi, small potato dumplings, add a substantial and comforting quality to the soup, while the chicken provides a l...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup minced celery
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, or to taste
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 28 mins
  • Total Time: 43 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk in flour and stir until light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk half-and-half into the flour mixture. Add salt, thyme, parsley, and nutmeg. Simmer, stirring until the mixture is well blended and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth; stir in chicken breast and carrots. Bring soup to a boil.
  • Cook gnocchi in the boiling soup until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 6 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 773mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 160mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 357mg