Chicken Gnocchi Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
32 mins
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Total Time
47 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Description
Chicken Gnocchi Soup features a medley of diced vegetables sautéed in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper to create a savory foundation. Thyme and sage impart subtle herbaceous notes. A roux made with flour thickens the broth when chicken stock is added gradually, ensuring a smooth texture. Milk enriches the soup, which then combines with shredded cooked chicken for added protein and flavor.
The gnocchi added near the end cook directly in the simmering soup, providing a soft, slightly chewy texture that complements the tender vegetables. The balanced seasoning rounds out the broth, making it hearty without overpowering ingredients.
This soup works well as a warming meal, pairing nicely with crusty bread or a light salad. The ingredients offer a nourishing option suitable for cooler days or when a creamy, savory dish is desired.
Using pre-cooked chicken like rotisserie chicken saves preparation time. Keep the heat gentle after adding the milk to avoid curdling and stir frequently to maintain a cohesive soup. Uniform vegetable cuts ensure even cooking throughout.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 celery diced stalk
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 garlic minced, 1 clove
- 1 tablespoon thyme minced
- 2 teaspoons sage minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 12 ounces gnocchi
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place butter in a large saucepan and melt over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to turn translucent.
- Add thyme and sage and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
- Lower heat to medium and stir in flour. Cook for about 2 minutes, continuing to stir to remove the raw flour flavor.
- Whisk stock into the vegetable-flour mixture and stir until no lumps remain. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Stir milk into the soup mixture and add the shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer soup for about 15 minutes or until the soup thickens.
- Stir in gnocchi and continue to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until gnocchi have cooked through. Add more salt and pepper as needed, stir and serve.
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quick and convenient protein addition.
- Store-bought gnocchi can be used to save prep time without compromising texture.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to promote even cooking during sautéing.
- After adding milk, maintain a gentle simmer and stir regularly to prevent the soup from separating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2494IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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