Gnocchi and soup for some reason just go together so well. I am a huge gnocchi fan and I think that it not only makes a great pasta, but also a delicious soup additive. The soft pillowy texture is perfect with creamy sauces and broths. I have to say that this soup is the ultimate comfort food when you want something savory but not overly heavy.
This can all be made in one pot. I have found I have been gravitating towards one pot meals lately because the dishes are overwhelming. So making this is easy and doesn’t require a lot of clean up. So grab your pot and glass of wine and make this “hot girl” soup (because we are all in our hot girl soup era).
Take 2 small chicken breasts and dice into small pieces. Set aside. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and 1/2 white onion. In a pot, add 1 tsp of oil and your onion and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Add your diced chicken and season to your liking. I used Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Since your chicken is diced, you only need to cook this until your chicken has some light brown color, about 5-6 minutes. If you find it isn’t all the way done, that is okay because it will simmer in the broth. Next, pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and 1/3 cup heavy cream. Let this come to a low rolling boil. Add in your gnocchi and let the gnocchi cook in the broth. Then, add 2 tbsp of broth to 1/2 tbsp of flour or cornstarch. This will help thicken the broth.
Lastly, add 2 cups of spinach and some freshly grated parmesan cheese to your soup and mix well. Serve and top with more parmesan!
The Best Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
- Cutting Board & Knife
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 small chicken breasts diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ white onion diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 package gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
For Thickening:
- ½ tbsp flour or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp broth for mixing with flour/cornstarch slurry
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients
- Dice chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and onion.
2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics & Chicken
- In a large soup pot, heat 1 tsp oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- Add diced chicken and season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned.
4️⃣ Add the Broth & Heavy Cream
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let simmer over low heat.
5️⃣ Cook the Gnocchi
- Add gnocchi to the soup and cook until the gnocchi is tender and floats to the top (about 3-5 minutes).
6️⃣ Thicken the Soup
- Mix 2 tbsp hot broth with ½ tbsp flour or cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir back into the soup to slightly thicken the broth.
7️⃣ Add Spinach & Parmesan
- Stir in fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
8️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Ladle into bowls and top with extra Parmesan cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!
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