Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Name: Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 diced onion; 2 diced celery stalks; tsp salt; 3 garlic cloves; fresh thyme; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup shredded carrots; 3 1/2 cups chicken stock/ Chicken broth; 2 cups rotisserie chicken; 3 cups potato gnocchi fresh or frozen; 2 cups heavy cream; 2-3 cups fresh spinach leaves roughly chopped

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4.8

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
805 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine
Italian, American

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Quade Maldonado

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This chicken gnocchi soup recipe is a perfect dish if you are looking for restaurant-worthy, home-cooked, comfort food. Simple to cook, you may find this chicken gnocchi soup becomes a household regular. This wholesome Gnocchi Soup is creamy, delicious, and oh so satisfying.

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Ingredients

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5 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 diced onion
2 diced celery stalks
tsp salt
3 garlic cloves minced
fresh thyme optional or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded carrots
3 1/2 cups chicken stock/ Chicken broth or veggies stock
2 cups rotisserie chicken
3 cups potato gnocchi fresh or frozen
2 cups heavy cream at least 18% fat
2-3 cups fresh spinach leaves roughly chopped

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Notes

Make sure that the flour you add to the celery onion mix reaches a state where it is slightly toasty before adding any other ingredients. Sometimes it's hard to wait for these small steps in recipes (especially if you're hungry) but it's important not to skip on this step.
Make sure you keep an eye on your food while you are in the sauteing phase. Food can easily get singed or burnt if you aren't on top of stirring it regularly. Keep an eye on the heat of your stove too. The temperature should not be too high when sauteing.
Don't saute your onions too quickly - you will want to make sure they are properly cooked and soft. If they are not cooked properly before the next step, this will really affect the flavor of your soup. You run the risk of it tasting like raw onions rather than the onions proving a light sweetness to the dish.
You can cook a rotisserie chicken at home for this recipe. However, if you want to make life easier you can buy one already cooked from your local grocery store. I would recommend this option.
Avoid cooking raw chicken breasts or any raw chicken into this soup. This gives the soup an over-stong taste of chicken. Using a rotisserie chicken gives a milder and more complementary flavor to the overall soup.
If you want to thicken your soup at the end (though this shouldn't be necessary) you can add cornflour (in cold water) to the recipe at the end to thicken a bit more.
When preparing your cooked chicken for the soup I recommend you prepare it so it is boneless skinless chicken using mainly the chicken breasts. The chicken blends into the soup much better this way.
Try to use a cream that has a high saturated fat content. As you will be adding this to a hot dish, having a high saturated fat content will make the cream more stable and less likely to split/ curdle. When you have reached the point of adding in the cream, reduce the heat on the stove to help avoid this.
Make sure that the flour you add to the celery onion mix reaches a state where it is slightly toasty before adding any other ingredients. Sometimes it's hard to wait for these small steps in recipes (especially if you're hungry) but it's important not to skip on this step.
Make sure you keep an eye on your food while you are in the sauteing phase. Food can easily get singed or burnt if you aren't on top of stirring it regularly. Keep an eye on the heat of your stove too. The temperature should not be too high when sauteing.
Don't saute your onions too quickly - you will want to make sure they are properly cooked and soft. If they are not cooked properly before the next step, this will really affect the flavor of your soup. You run the risk of it tasting like raw onions rather than the onions proving a light sweetness to the dish.
You can cook a rotisserie chicken at home for this recipe. However, if you want to make life easier you can buy one already cooked from your local grocery store. I would recommend this option.
Avoid cooking raw chicken breasts or any raw chicken into this soup. This gives the soup an over-stong taste of chicken. Using a rotisserie chicken gives a milder and more complementary flavor to the overall soup.
If you want to thicken your soup at the end (though this shouldn't be necessary) you can add cornflour (in cold water) to the recipe at the end to thicken a bit more.
When preparing your cooked chicken for the soup I recommend you prepare it so it is boneless skinless chicken using mainly the chicken breasts. The chicken blends into the soup much better this way.
Try to use a cream that has a high saturated fat content. As you will be adding this to a hot dish, having a high saturated fat content will make the cream more stable and less likely to split/ curdle. When you have reached the point of adding in the cream, reduce the heat on the stove to help avoid this.
Can you freeze chicken gnocchi soup?Yes, you can absolutely freeze this chicken soup. Make sure it is fully cooled and sealed in a freezable container before you put it in the freezer. You can safely keep your soup in the freezer for up to three months (labeling the date is a good idea to help you keep track).
Can you make chicken gnocchi soup ahead of time?Yes, you can make your chicken gnocchi soup ahead of time. Don't make it longer than a few days ahead of time, though a day before is probably best. Once cooked, let it cool and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you are ready to eat it, heat it up on low heat in a pan. It may slightly thicker after being stored in the fridge but you can add a little water to stir through if this is the case.
What do you serve with chicken gnocchi soup?A great serving suggestion for this soup is to have it with a lovely toasted Chiabbata. It complements this dish perfectly. Toasted ciabatta dipped into this soup is really satisfying. However, this is a really filling soup so it isn't necessary to serve it with anything if you don't want to.
Are gnocchi dumplings?Yes, gnocchi is a type of dumpling made using mainly potato. They have a history in European cuisine but are most traditionally known in Italian cooking.
What type of gnocchi can/ should I use in this recipe?What's great about this recipe is that you can use any type of gnocchi for this dish. This includes any size of gnocchi; Gluten-free Gnocchi, sweet potatoe gnocchi or homemade gnocchi. If you can name a type of gnocchi, then you can be sure it will work in this recipe.
Can you make chicken Gnocchi soup in a Crock-Pot?Yes, you can definitely cook this recipe in a crockpot or slow cooker.you start in the same way by following the method of sauteing the onions, celery, and then the carrots once you have added the flour in. You add this saute mix to your slow cooker, add the chicken broth or stock, and the prepared cooked chicken.Leave this to cook in your crockpot on low for about 4 hours then add the gnocchi, spinach, and cream and leave to cook on low for another 45 minutes. Your gnocchi should be soft and tender and your soup is ready to eat.
Can I make this soup dairy or/ and gluten-free?You can definitely make this soup gluten-free. Replace the normal plain flour with corn starch and make sure you get gluten-free gnocchi (or make your own homemade gluten-free gnocchi).However, this dish probably won't work dairy-free. You just wouldn't get the same creamy texture and flavor.