Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 tbspbutter
divided
- 1 smallyellow onion
chopped
- 1 cshredded carrot
- 1 tbspminced garlic
- 30 ozchicken broth
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- ⅛ tspnutmeg
- ½ tbspdried thyme
- ½ tsppaprika
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 2 lbboneless
skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ozpotato gnocchi
- ⅓ cwhite flour
- 2 chalf and half
- ¼ cgrated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cheavy cream
- 2 cfresh baby spinach
roughly chopped
Directions
- 1
Heat a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. 3 tablespoons butter until just melted.
- 2
Add in the onion and carrot and stir to coat in the butter. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- 3
Stir in garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes or until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and add in the nutmeg, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add in chicken breast and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Allow to cook for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 5
While chicken is cooking, heat remaining butter in a small sauce pan. Once melted, stir in the flour briskly with a whisk.
- 6
Pour in the half and half, whisking while you pour. Once fully combined and smooth, allow to simmer to 3 minutes or until thickened. Whisk often.
- 7
Stir in the parmesan cheese until combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream, whisking with your hand until smooth. Set aside.
- 8
Once chicken has been removed from the broth, add in the 16 ounces potato gnocchi. Allow to simmer, covered, for 5-7 minutes or until gnocchi rises to the top and is done.
- 9
Stir the cream mixture into the broth/gnocchi mixture.
- 10
Cube the cooked chicken and return to the soup, along with the spinach. Heat until warmed to your liking, but do not allow to come to a boil.
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting, rich flavors of your favorite restaurant-style soup at home? This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe delivers that indulgent experience with ease, tasting even better than the famous original. It’s the perfect bowl of warmth for any day of the week.
What makes this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup stand out is its perfect balance of savory boneless, skinless chicken breast and tender potato gnocchi, all enveloped in a luxurious, velvety broth. Crafted with a blend of rich half and half, heavy cream, and aromatic spices like nutmeg and thyme, it's designed to be effortlessly delicious, allowing you to recreate that beloved warmth right in your kitchen with a fraction of the effort.
Prepare for a deeply satisfying bowl of Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup, where every spoonful is a delight. You'll find succulent pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast that have simmered to perfection, paired with soft, pillowy potato gnocchi, all swimming in a rich, buttery base. This comforting broth is enhanced with aromatic herbs like dried thyme and a subtle hint of nutmeg and paprika, creating a truly inviting aroma. The shredded carrots and fresh baby spinach add a welcome touch of color and gentle freshness, making this soup both hearty and incredibly inviting.
While this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is perfect as is, you can easily adapt it to your pantry or preferences. Consider adding other hearty vegetables like chopped celery alongside the onion and carrot for an even richer base. For extra richness, you could increase the grated Parmesan cheese, or explore other fresh herbs to complement the savory flavors already present.
This comforting soup is ideal for a cozy family dinner or a warming lunch on a chilly day. Serve it with a crusty baguette to soak up every last drop of the creamy broth.