How to Make the Best Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup at Home(Simple & Flavorful)
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1 photo There’s something incredibly comforting about a bowl of creamy chicken gnocchi soup simmering on the stove. It’s the kind of recipe that fills the entire home with warmth long before the first spoonful is served. For many people, this soup carries a sense of nostalgia, maybe from a family restaurant, a cozy winter night, or a moment in life where something simple and warm made everything feel a little more manageable.
When I make this soup, I’m always reminded of how food has a magical way of creating pause. The chopping of vegetables, the gentle sizzle of butter, and the steam rising from the pot feel like a small reminder to slow down. Even on the busiest days, this recipe brings grounding, comfort, and a feeling of taking care of the people you love.
Gnocchi has a way of making any soup feel special, soft, pillowy, and satisfying, almost like tiny dumplings that soak up the creamy broth. Paired with rotisserie chicken, which adds incredible flavor with almost no effort, this dish becomes a perfect combination of ease and heartiness. By the time the spinach wilts and the Parmesan melts into the broth, it turns into the kind of meal everyone gathers around for, even before you call them to the table.
Recipe Steps :
Step-1 :
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring with a Cuisinart Silicone Spatula, though any spatula works fine.
Step-2 :
Add garlic, bouillon, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step-3 :
Sprinkle the flour and stir well. Cook 2 minutes until lightly golden.
Step-4 :
Pour in chicken stock and stir. Add fresh thyme and chicken. Cover and bring to a boil using whatever pot you have—though a Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven holds heat beautifully.
Step-5 :
Add heavy cream, milk, and gnocchi. Stir and boil 5–10 minutes until the gnocchi floats. A KitchenAid Classic Whisk helps incorporate the dairy smoothly but any whisk is fine.
Step-6 :
Reduce heat to low. Add Parmesan and spinach. Simmer 1 minute until wilted. Serve warm.
How to Make the Best Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup at Home(Simple & Flavorful)
This creamy chicken gnocchi soup is a warm, hearty bowl of comfort featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, tender vegetables, and soft potato gnocchi simmered in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly nights and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients Needed
How to Make Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, thyme, and chicken; bring to a boil.
- Add cream, milk, and gnocchi; boil 5–10 minutes.
- Add Parmesan and spinach; simmer until wilted.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 520kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Saturated Fat 14g70%
- Cholesterol 120mg40%
- Sodium 780mg33%
- Potassium 650mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 32g64%
- Vitamin A 8200 IU
- Vitamin C 16 mg
- Calcium 260 mg
- Iron 3 mg
- Vitamin D 2 mcg
- Vitamin E 1.8 mg
- Vitamin K 145 mcg
- Thiamin 0.18 mg
- Riboflavin 0.3 mg
- Niacin 6 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
- Folate 40 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.8 mcg
- Biotin 9 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1.2 mg
- Phosphorus 320 mg
- Iodine 38 mcg
- Magnesium 48 mg
- Zinc 2.1 mg
- Selenium 22 mcg
- Copper 0.09 mg
- Manganese 0.3 mg
- Chromium 6 mcg
- Molybdenum 12 mcg
- Chloride 620 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The gnocchi will thicken the soup, so add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Use kale instead of spinach, half-and-half instead of milk + cream, or leftover baked chicken if you don’t have rotisserie.
- Serve with crusty bread, garlic toast, or a fresh side salad.
- Don’t boil after adding cheese or the soup may separate. Avoid overcooking the gnocchi.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for warmth or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I freeze this soup?
Freezing is not recommended because dairy and gnocchi change texture.
Q. Can I use frozen gnocchi?
Yes, it works the same and doesn’t need thawing.
Q. Can I make it lower calorie?
Use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
Q. Can I add more vegetables?
Yes, mushrooms, peas, or corn all work.
