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30-minute Homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

30-minute Homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Olive Garden-inspired chicken gnocchi soup brings comforting Italian flavors to home kitchens with incredible ease. Creamy, hearty ingredients combine in one pot, delivering a restaurant-quality meal that satisfies you completely.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chicken, shredded
  • 1 package (16 ounces / 450 grams) gnocchi
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Vegetables:

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Seasonings and Fats:

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm olive oil or butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
  2. Gently sauté diced aromatic vegetables – onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery – until they become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  3. Pour chicken broth into the pot, introducing dried thyme, fresh parsley, salt, and ground black pepper for depth of flavor. Elevate heat and bring the liquid to a robust rolling boil.
  4. Introduce shredded tender chicken and pillowy potato gnocchi into the bubbling broth. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and allow ingredients to meld together for 8-10 minutes, ensuring gnocchi becomes perfectly soft.
  5. Stream rich heavy cream into the soup, creating a luxurious, velvety texture. Fold in fresh spinach leaves, which will wilt and add vibrant color and nutrients. Continue simmering for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  6. Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Ladle the steaming, creamy soup into warmed bowls, ready to be savored immediately.

Notes

  • Create a dairy-free version by substituting coconut cream or cashew cream for heavy cream to maintain richness while accommodating lactose-intolerant diets.
  • Enhance flavor depth by roasting vegetables before adding them to the pot, which caramelizes natural sugars and intensifies overall taste profile.
  • Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process, especially chopping vegetables and shredding chicken in advance for quicker assembly.
  • Store leftover soup in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days, reheating gently to prevent gnocchi from becoming mushy or losing texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg