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chicken and gnocchi soup

(4 ratings)
Snoopy2 avatar
Recipe by
Shelly Stone Douglas
@Snoopy2
Charleston, SC

This is a very "rich & thick" soup. You can substitute Turkey for the Chicken to make good use of left-overs. I use "Store-Bought" Gnocchi found on the "gourmet isle" of your local grocery.

(4 ratings)
yield 6 to 8
prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For chicken and gnocchi soup

  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    chicken breast, cooked & diced
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    celery, finely diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 c
    carrots, finely shredded
  • 1/2 c
    onion, finely diced
  • 1 c
    fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    parsley
  • 1 lb
    potato gnocchi
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch - optional
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese - optional

How To Make chicken and gnocchi soup

  • 1
    Saute' the Onion, Celery, Garlic, Spinach and Carrots in the Olive Oil until the Onion is translucent.
  • 2
    Add the Chicken, Chicken Broth and Spices. Bring to a rolling boil.
  • 3
    Slowly add the Gnocchi to the boiling broth.
  • 4
    Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes. *Note* If you prefer a thicker soup, add 1 Tbs. Corn Starch to the Cream before added to Broth.
  • 5
    Add the Cream. Slowly return to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
  • 6
    Serve in heated shallow bowls adding Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese on top if desired.
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