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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a comforting, restaurant-style soup made with tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth. Inspired by classic Italian flavors and popular café-style soups, this recipe comes together quickly and delivers a satisfying bowl of warmth perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 14 oz can chicken broth (use 2 cans for thinner soup)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast rotisserie works well
  • 1 16 oz package potato gnocchi
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
  • Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
  • Slowly pour in half-and-half and chicken broth, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Add thyme, carrots, spinach, chicken, and gnocchi.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until gnocchi is tender and soup has thickened.
  • Add more broth if a thinner consistency is desired.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

Cooking Tips

  • Stir constantly when adding liquid to avoid lumps
  • Don’t overcook gnocchi—they’re done as soon as they float and soften
  • Use fresh thyme for best flavor

Make It Your Own

  • Add mushrooms for extra depth
  • Swap spinach for kale
  • Use heavy cream for an extra-rich soup

Storage

  • Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
  • Reheat gently over low heat, adding broth if needed