Description
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate bowl of cozy! Tender gnocchi, juicy chicken, spinach, and carrots are simmered in a buttery, rich broth with just the right touch of thyme. A one-pot meal that’s simple, satisfying, and ready in under an hour—perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion, diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
1 lb prepared gnocchi
3–4 cups diced cooked chicken breast
3 cups sliced fresh baby spinach
½ tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt and sauté – In a heavy‑bottomed Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery; cook until they begin to soften—about 5 minutes.
- Add carrot, flour & thyme – Stir in shredded carrot, flour, and thyme until the veggies are coated in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2–3 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste.
- Add broth and simmer – Slowly whisk in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until vegetables are tender—about 15 minutes.
- Finish with dairy, gnocchi, chicken, spinach – Remove the lid and stir in half‑and‑half (or milk), gnocchi, cooked chicken, and spinach. Keep the heat gentle—do not boil.
- Cook until ready – When the gnocchi float to the top and the chicken is warmed through (about 5 minutes), taste and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve – Ladle into bowls and serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread for dipping!
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Avoid boiling after adding dairy to prevent curdling.
Add mushrooms, bacon, or red pepper flakes for variation.
Loosen thick leftovers with extra broth or milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 20 g