Gnocchi Chicken Soup

This easy, flavor-packed soup takes less than half an hour to make and is made with gnocchi, vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and more. It’s fresher-flavored than the one you get at Olive Garden and it’s sure to make you smile and also make your belly happy!

Although perhaps considered strictly a fall or winter dish, there aren’t any rules to say you can’t enjoy this mouthwatering gnocchi soup recipe during the warmer months too. And you’ll certainly want to enjoy it year-round.

You can make a batch of this whether or not you’re planning on feeding a crowd. It reheats beautifully and the gnocchi hold their shape well too. Gnocchi are little potato dumplings which you can find in any grocery store worth its salt. You can also get ricotta and semolina gnocchi. Use fresh or frozen gnocchi, as it has a better texture than the dried kind.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This delicious gnocchi soup with chicken is so easy to make. You simply need the ingredients and a large pot. The soup tastes just as delicious when reheated as when served fresh.

How to Serve It:

Enjoy this soup served hot, perhaps paired with some bread. 

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it in advance and warm it back up when needed.

Variations and Substitutions:

You can use other fresh herbs in this gnocchi soup if you like. Rosemary, basil and parsley all work well.  

Ingredients needed:

• Small yellow onion
• Butter
• Minced garlic cloves
• Carrots
• Celery ribs
• Half & Half
• All-purpose flour
• Chicken broth
• Potato gnocchi
• Chopped fresh thyme
• Baby spinach
• Diced cooked chicken
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to make Gnocchi Chicken Soup:

Step 1. Melt the butter in a pot on the stove and then add the celery, carrots and onion.

Step 2. Cook for about 7 minutes and then reduce the heat and add the garlic.

Step 3. Cook for 1 more minute.

Step 4. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.

Step 5. Slowly add the chicken broth and the Half & Half, stirring well.

Step 6. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.

Step 7. Add the chicken, thyme and gnocchi, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 8. Stir in the spinach, red pepper flakes (if using) and season with salt and pepper.

Step 9. Cook until the spinach has wilted.

Serve hot.

This delicious gnocchi soup boasts a wealth of authentic Italian flavors as well as nutritious veggies and soft, pillow gnocchi.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and you can reheat in a pan over a low heat on the stove, or microwave. You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months although the texture might change a little. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

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