5 from 92 votes
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, comforting soup featuring shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and pillowy gnocchi in a savory broth. Vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery enhance the base, while Italian seasoning and bay leaf add herbaceous notes. The soup thickens with cornstarch to reach a smooth, rich consistency perfect for cozy meals.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
321 kcal
Course:
Soup, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 carrot sliced
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces gnocchi uncooked
- 2 cups half and half or light cream
- 2 cups spinach packed, fresh
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add broth, chicken breasts, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, & bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred (or chop). Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring the broth back to a simmer and add gnocchi. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream, shredded chicken, and spinach. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
- Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Stir into the simmering broth a little at a time to reach desired consistency. You may not use all of the cornstarch.
- Discard bay leaf. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Bone-in chicken may be used for broth flavor but requires about 10 minutes longer cooking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For thicker soup, increase the amount of cornstarch gradually to reach desired consistency.
- If using homemade gnocchi, cook separately and add to bowls when serving to prevent breaking apart.
Nutrition Information
Calories
321
(16%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
824mg
(34%)
Potassium
586mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3103IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 586mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3103IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.