Name: Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1 cup celery, diced (about 2 sticks); 1 cup carrots, sliced (about 3-4 medium carrots); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 2 cups cooked chicken, diced; 16 ounces mini potato gnocchi; 1 cup fresh spinach, stems removed and roughly chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Red pepper flakes to taste

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CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP – This creamy, delicious soup is made with chicken, potato gnocchi, carrots, celery and spinach. It’s sure to warm you up on a cold winter night.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a delicious Italian-style soup similar to the one served at Olive Garden. It’s so easy, you can make it at home any day of the week.

This would be a great dish to serve when entertaining guests. It can easily stretch to feed a larger group, especially if you serve it with warm garlic bread and a side salad.

This recipe calls for mini potato gnocchi. I think the bite sized dumplings are perfect for this soup. I found them online at Walmart and Amazon.

However if you can’t find them, you can substitute them with regular sized gnocchi. You will just need to cook them a bit longer. Consult the package for cooking times.

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. The soup will thicken as it cools in the fridge. Add chicken broth when reheating to thin it down to desired thickness.

Looking for more soups with potato? Try my Zuppa Toscana or Corn Chowder with Ham & Tortellini.

Here’s what you need to make Chicken Gnocchi Soup…

Butter
Yellow onion
Celery
Carrots
Garlic cloves
All-purpose flour
Half-and-half
Chicken broth
Ground thyme
Mustard powder
Chicken
Mini potato gnocchi
Fresh spinach
Salt and pepper
Red pepper flakes

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP - This creamy, delicious soup is made with chicken, potato gnocchi, carrots, celery and spinach. It's sure to warm you up on a cold winter night.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced (about 2 sticks)
1 cup carrots, sliced (about 3-4 medium carrots)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
4 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
16 ounces mini potato gnocchi
1 cup fresh spinach, stems removed and roughly chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

In a large stock pot set to medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the carrots have softened.
Add the garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the flour. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it begins to brown.
Add the half-and-half in small amounts at a time (maybe 1/4 cup), and mix to combine after each addition. Once the half-and-half is added completely, add in the chicken broth in the same manner. Take your time adding in the liquid, letting the roux thicken between each addition.
Add the thyme and mustard powder, stir to incorporate.
Add the chicken, stir to incorporate.
Add in the gnocchi, carefully breaking apart any dumplings that are sticking together. Cook for 5 minutes. If using regular sized gnocchi, you may need to cook a bit longer.
Reduce the heat to low.
Add in the spinach, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the spinach is fully wilted.
The soup will continue to thicken as it simmers. Go ahead and let the soup simmer until it reaches desired thickness. If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 467Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 851mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 20g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.