Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Copycat
A comforting and creamy chicken gnocchi soup that's easy to make and perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter or olive oil For sautéing
- 1 medium Onion Chopped
- 2 medium Carrots Sliced
- 2 stalks Celery Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 6 cups Chicken broth Use good quality broth for best flavor
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie or leftover chicken works well
- 16 ounces Potato gnocchi Store-bought for convenience
- 1 cup Half and half or heavy cream For creaminess
- 2 cups Fresh spinach Added at the end
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning To enhance flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Cooking
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in shredded chicken; let it soak up the flavors for a few minutes.
- Add potato gnocchi and cook until they float, usually a few minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in half and half or cream, followed by spinach until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning.
Notes
Make sure to use a good quality broth for better flavor. For slow cooking, add broth, vegetables, and chicken first, then gnocchi and cream later to prevent mushiness.