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Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
5 from 12 votes

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, hearty dish combining shredded rotisserie chicken, tender potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth made with half-and-half. The soup balances savory flavors with soft textures, offering warm comfort food especially suitable for cooler days.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Soup, Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 carrot peeled and small diced
  • 1 celery small diced, stalk
  • 1 onion small diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken stock low-sodium
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ½ teaspoon marjoram optional, dried, or rosemary
  • 2-3 cups chicken shredded rotisserie
  • 1 potato gnocchi 16 ounces, package
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter. Add the carrots, celery, and onion, along with a pinch of salt. Cook until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Add the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together the half-and-half and flour in a small bowl or measuring cup. Once the stock is simmering, slowly add the half-and-half mixture. Continue simmering until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the herbs and about ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper, followed by the chicken and the gnocchi. Simmer until the gnocchi is plump and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Gently stir in the spinach until it is wilted. Taste and add additional salt and/or pepper as desired.

Notes

  • Add extra chicken stock if the soup is thicker than preferred to adjust consistency.