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This super simple Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup is that bowl of winter comfort we’re all craving most right now. A mix of vegetables simmered with Italian seasonings, chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and potato gnocchi. Finish each bowl off with a nice sprinkling of parmesan, then serve with crusty bread. It’s full of yumminess and great for just about any night of the week. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love.
When it snows all week in December it’s hard not to crave the most comforting foods. For me, that means roasted vegetables, chicken and rice, slow-simmered short ribs, and soup. Lots of soup. My favorite is probably a good broccoli cheddar, but chicken gnocchi soup is high on my list.
I made my very first gnocchi soup recipe two years ago around this time. I’ve made it multiple times since, we love the recipe! It’s a very creamy, white Italian-style gnocchi soup.
So today, I’m sharing a very creamy red version with chicken for protein. This has similar flavors to a really great sun-dried tomato chicken pasta, but in soup!
It’s full of yumminess!
Here are the steps
In a dutch oven or large pot, start out by cooking up that onion, then add the veggies, chicken, herbs, and spices. Cooking the spices before adding in the liquid will help to intensify the flavors.
Once that’s all cooked up, stir in a pat of butter and some flour. I wanted to create a creamy soup, and the butter-flour roux helped to achieve that. In the end, you get a gnocchi soup that’s incredibly creamy. It’s fit for some of the coldest nights of the year.
Next, stir in a little chicken broth and simmer everything together to allow the chicken to cook and the flavors to mend together.
At this point, simply finish the soup with a splash of creamy milk and parmesan cheese. Then add the gnocchi and simmer for a few minutes until the gnocchi is soft.
Easy, EASY. Indulgent, but just right for this time of year, and so delicious.
As with most soups, I always recommend serving with a side of crusty bread for dipping into that creamy broth. Then add a nice side salad for color and you’ll have the perfect easy dinner.
If you’re planning to enjoy this soup leftover, be sure to first remove the gnocchi from the broth before placing in the refrigerator. That way the gnocchi won’t soak up all the broth. Then just add the gnocchi back in before serving.
I think that’s really about it. A simple recipe for these busier short and sweet December days!
Looking for other easy winter night dinners?? Here are my favorites:
Cozy Wild Rice and Orzo Chicken Soup
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips
One Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings
Lastly, if you make this Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 483 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (see note)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
- 4-6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 4-6 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk, heavy cream, or whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 pound fresh potato gnocchi
Instructions
- 1. In a large soup pot set over medium heat, combine the olive oil and onion. Cook 5 minutes, until fragrant. Add the carrots and celery. Cook another 3 minutes.2. Stir in the butter and flour, cook 1 minute. Add the chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, thyme, and a pinch each of chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat in spices. Add 4 cups broth. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. 3. Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks. Add back to the soup. 4. Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cream/milk, parmesan, and gnocchi. Cook until warmed throughout, about 5 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth. 5. Serve the soup topped with parmesan. Enjoy warm, preferably with a crusty piece of bread.
Notes
Italian Seasoning: Mix 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 teaspoon dried sage. Store in a sealed container.
This post was originally published on December 8, 2022
This was amazing!! So good for a cold snowy night! It was very easy to make and tasted just as good, if not better the next day. Instead of shredding the chicken I found it easier to chop up and next time I’ll probably just chop it up before hand. I also used mini-gnocchi which worked well. Definitely on regular rotation during the cold months of winter!
Hey Sarah,
Love to hear this! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and your comment! Have a nice day:) xxT
Oh so yummy! I feel like I really made something special when I served this up! Thanks so much!
Thanks so much, Stacy! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xT
Made this tonight since it’s frigid out. We loved it! So much flavor.
Hi Emily,
Amazing! Thanks a bunch for trying this dish and your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! XxT
OMG! Same here. Sub zero in Chicago and this was the perfect soup.
This was by far on of the best soup recipe I found in a long time. Everyone absolutely loved it so this will become one of our regulars for soup. It was fairly easy to make the worst part was chopping up vegetables, but if you have a chopper that works well. Thanks for the recipe. Absolutely awesome soup. I recommend anyone that wants a good soup on a cold day.
Hi Kelly,
Amazing! Thanks a bunch for trying this dish and your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! XxT
I have made Chicken Gnocchi soup before but will never go back to my old recipe! This was absolutely delicious! I served it with fresh sourdough bread. Oh and thank you for the tip on removing the gnocchi’s before refrigerating. Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow.
Hi Rozalyn,
Wonderful! Thanks a lot for trying this soup and your feedback, love to hear it turned out well! Have a beautiful Sunday! xx
This was delicious…even better the next day! I shared some with my neighbor and she requested the recipe. Another keeper, one that will be on regular rotation!
Hi Carmella,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for trying this dish and your comment! So glad it turned out well! xT
Absolutely, unequivocally, and unreservedly delicious. I used leftover turkey (and turkey stock), and it’s the best leftover recipe I’ve ever done. All the flavours and richness of this soup mask the funkiness of frozen cooked turkey like nothing I’ve tried before!
Hi there,
Amazing! Thanks a bunch for trying this dish and your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! XxT
This is a must make soup! Its not too creamy, so if your like me and prefer broth based soups, this one will still work for you. I used the coconut milk and you couldn’t even tell – no coconut flavour at all. I had some left over prosciutto and put that in the air fryer and sprinkled prosciutto crumbs as a topper – highly recommend! I saw someone else’s recommendation to add a splash of lemon juice so I did that too.
Hi Laura,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have the best week! xxT
This is on my regular rotation, it’s sooo good! And it’s even better the next day.
Hi Joanna,
Thanks so much for making this recipe so often, I’m so glad to hear it always turns out well for you! Happy Sunday! xT
This was very good and rather easy to make. However, I overdid it with the cheese and it made it too acidic, so cheese lovers be aware! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Hi Shelley,
Thanks so much! Love to hear this dish turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! Happy Friday! XxT
Tieghan, you are so creative! This recipe is not only fast but also super fun to make and, oh, so delicious. A great choice for after all the holiday festivities and fancy meals! Good enough for company and even better to serve my pregnant daughter-in-law for lunch this week.
Hi Kym,
Happy New Year!🥳 Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear it turned out well for you! xx
At first when I tasted the soup, I knew it needed more salt and some acidity. I read a lot of the reviews and saw that someone suggested a squeeze of lemon and that’s all it needed! Everyone gobbled this up, quickly! I wonder if would taste any different without the gnocchi? Tieghan, what cha think?
Hi Erica,
Lovely!! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and your feedback, I love to hear it was enjoyed! I think it would be just fine without the gnocchi. Happy New Year!🥳🥂
It was just as delicious without the gnocchi! I am LOVING your recipeeeeees! Huge thanks to putting so many of them online. Your fans appreciate it!
Thanks so much, Erica:) I appreciate you being here!
Hi,
I made the soup and guests had to cancel. Will it last for 3 days or will it freeze well?
Thank you for this delish recipe!
Hi Sam,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe! Yes, you can freeze, I would just freeze the gnocchi separately if you are able to. I hope this helps! xx
I’ve made a lot of good soups in the past, but this one tops them all!!
Absolutely delicious. My husband and I couldn’t stop eating 🙂
Thank you.
Hi Katrina,
Happy Holidays!🎄🎁☃️ Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I’m so glad to hear it turned out well! XxT
Absolutely lovely! Another one that just hits the mark. Thanks Tieghan! Your recipes never disappoint.
Hi Lori,
Awesome! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, so glad to hear it was a hit!🎄🎁☃️ xxT
This is simply delicious..I highly recommend using the smoked paprika…
Thanks for a great recipe..the pop up ads continue to be frustrating…not sure what can be done about it though….
Hey Carol,
Fantastic!! I’m so glad to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks a bunch for making it! Have the best week!🎄☃️ xT