Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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This Chicken Gnocchi Soup makes for the best creamy comfort food! It’s loaded with plump potato gnocchi, seasoned veggies, and tender chicken.

This soup needs just one pot and about 30 minutes; it pairs perfectly with homemade Dinner Rolls and this Italian Salad!

Warm chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl, steamy and inviting, perfect for serving on a cold day.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Joining the ranks of easy soup recipes that can be made in one pot and in about 30 minutes or less: let’s welcome creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup! In case you’re new around here, this Chicken Parmesan Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup are ready in about 20 minutes or less and have been wildly popular here on the blog.

We use a few shortcuts to have a big pot of comforting soup on your table as quickly as possible and this soup is no exception. It takes *slightly* longer to make (because we need to make a roux to make it creamy), but it truly can be ready in 30 minutes or less.

Process of making the chicken and gnocchi soup: vegetables in pot, melting butter, whisking flour, adding seasonings, chicken broth, simmering, thickening, and final additions of gnocchi, spinach, and chicken.

Ingredients In Chicken Gnocchi Soup

  • Olive Oil: Used to cook vegetables.
  • Onion, Celery, Carrot, Garlic: These are chopped and cooked first for flavor.
  • Butter: Makes the soup thick and rich.
  • Spices (Salt, Pepper, Herbs): Add taste to the chicken gnocchi soup.
  • Flour: Helps thicken the soup.
  • Chicken Broth, Milk, Cream: The liquid part of the soup; makes it creamy.
  • Bay Leaf: Adds a special flavor.
  • Gnocchi: Small dumplings that make the soup filling.
  • Spinach: Adds color and nutrition.
  • Rotisserie Chicken: Adds protein and flavor.

QUICK TIP

Gnocchi are small dumplings, often made from potato, semolina, or flour, and typically served with sauce. Available in most grocery stores’ pasta sections, they are creamy and smooth. Pronounced “NO-kee,” with a slight ‘y’ sound at the beginning. Here’s a recording of the pronunciation. 

A ladleful of the warm and inviting dish, ready to be served and enjoyed.

How To Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup

  1. Cook Veggies: Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook until soft.
  2. Make Roux: Add butter to the pot. When melted, stir in flour and spices. Cook for a minute.
  3. Add Liquids: Slowly add chicken broth, milk, and cream while stirring. Cook until it thickens.
  4. Add Gnocchi and Spinach: Put in gnocchi and spinach. Cook until gnocchi is done and spinach wilts.
  5. Add Chicken: Stir in cooked chicken.
  6. Serve: Once everything is heated through, serve the chicken gnocchi soup, optionally with bread and fresh thyme.

Finished bowl of soup showcasing healthy ingredients, emitting a warm, savory aroma.

STORAGE

Storage Tips:

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is best eaten the same day it’s made. If storing, gnocchi absorbs liquid and becomes mushy.

For later use, cook gnocchi separately or make a smaller batch. It’s not ideal for freezing due to gnocchi absorbing more liquid over time.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

5 from 3 votes
Chicken Gnocchi Soup makes for the best creamy comfort food! It's loaded with plump potato gnocchi, seasoned veggies, and tender chicken.
Warm chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl, steamy and inviting, perfect for serving on a cold day.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Warm chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl, steamy and inviting, perfect for serving on a cold day.
5 from 3 votes
Chicken Gnocchi Soup makes for the best creamy comfort food! It's loaded with plump potato gnocchi, seasoned veggies, and tender chicken.
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken gnocchi soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Chelsea Lords
Calories 440kcal
Cost $6.29

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion (~1/2 large onion)
  • 3/4 cup diced celery (~2-3 stalks)
  • 3/4 cup diced carrot (~2-3 carrots)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon chicken boullion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH: fine sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 package (16 ounces) baby gnocchi (frozen if possible; if using shelf stable I recommend DeLallo)
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken
  • Optional: fresh thyme and crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  • MIREPOIX: Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add in onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the onion is translucent and veggies are crisp tender, stirring occasionally, for about 7-9 minutes (Reduce heat if veggies are browning). Add in the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. While veggies are cooking, measure out all the spices.
  • ROUX: Add in the butter and allow to melt. Once melted, add in the spices (chicken bouillon powder, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, thyme, and Italian seasoning) and stir for 15-30 seconds. Add in the flour and whisk until completely smooth. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute to cook off the raw flavor of the flour. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, stirring constantly. It should form a thick paste at first. Continue to add the chicken broth until fully blended in and slightly thickened. Once smooth, gradually add in the milk and then heavy cream, all while whisking constantly. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened. Add in the bay leaf.
  • GNOCCHI/SPINACH: Add uncooked gnocchi and in spinach; simmer, stirring gently, until wilted-- about 3 more minutes. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken to warm through. Remove from the heat. Season to taste if any additional salt/pepper is needed.
  • SERVE: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme, if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4292IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg

We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed.

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