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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
Restaurant quality! Absolutely delicious! Only two changes: used rotisserie chicken and skipped the spinach. Thank you for the recipe!
Hey Jeannie,
Fantastic! Thanks for trying this recipe, I’m so glad to hear you liked it!
So good made it 2 days in a row…
Chopped the spinach though
Hi Britany,
Awesome! Thanks for making this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it was a hit!
Happy New Year!🥂🎆
This soup is amazing and probably one of the best I have had. We’ve made this twice. The most recent was yesterday as I’m down sick. Substitutions we made this time around were: rotisserie chicken meat, kale, and instead of chili flakes we topped our bowls when serving with the Trader Joe’s Chili Crunch Oil. Highly recommend this recipe!
Hey Julie,
Yay!! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it!
Happy Sunday!
Found this recipe recently and made it almost weekly. My toddlers even love it and eat multiple bowls! I modify this way: use the sun dried tomato oil when I remember. Half the veg and spice amounts cause I find this plenty. Swap spinach for kale cause I don’t like slimy soup spinach. Delicious!!
Hey Brianna,
Big thanks for making this recipe and sharing back. So glad it hit the spot!
Happy Holidays!
Like everyone else, this soup is fantastic!! It’s full of flavor and fills you up quickly. This is going to be a regular on repeat!
Hey Molly,
Happy Sunday! Big thanks for making this recipe and your comment, I love that it turned out well for you!
This was INCREDIBLE. My husband said it was the best soup he ever had in his life (and he’s a chef, and he’s not generous with culinary compliments). It was quick and easy, so well balanced and full of flavor. I have never left a review for a recipe, but this was so good, I had to let you know. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Hey Tara,
Fantastic! I appreciate you making this recipe and your notes, love to hear it was enjoyed!
Have a great holiday week!🎄🎁
So delicious. A friend of mine had a dinner party and served this soup with homemade bread. She gave me the recipe and I’ve made it three times in the past two weeks. Follow as directed with moderate changes to your preference and it’s absolute perfection. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Hey Kristine,
Fantastic! I appreciate you making this recipe and your notes, love to hear it was enjoyed!
Have a great holiday week!🎄🎁
incredibly oily
So sorry to hear this, Sarah! Thanks for making this soup!
I am making this for the third time tonight. This is my go to recipe absolutely love it. I have made it with milk and I have also made it with coconut milk for those that need dairy free. It is absolutely delicious. I do think the spinach is better, chopped up rather than Whole leaf, I’ve made it both ways, but prefer it in smaller chunks.
Thank you so much. I love your recipes! Have a wonderful holiday
Hey Susanne,
Perfect! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! Happy Holidays!🎁🎄
Amazing soup! I did 4 cups vegetable broth (not low sodium), smoked paprika, and I did not use the full package of gnocchi and me and my family loved it!
Hi Mia,
Perfect! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! Happy Holidays!🎁🎄
Everyone is obsessed with this soup whenever I make it for them. It’s my go-to. I don’t put in sun-dried tomato but it still turns out fantastic
Hey Sarah,
Yay! Love to hear this recipe always turns out nicely for you, I appreciate you making it! Happy Holidays!
Can you use pesto stuffed gnocchi in place of regular gnocchi?
Hey Randa,
Totally, that would be just fine for you to do! I hope you love this recipe!
I was wondering if you could make this in a crockpot?
Hi Heather,
Sure, I don’t see why not. I would cook on low for 6 hours and then add the cream and gnocchi during the last 30 minutes.
I hope you love this recipe!
Excellent recipe
Hey Kathy,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear this turned out nicely for you!
Do you have any gluten free gnocchi recommendations that would work best with this recipe?
Hi Ashleigh,
I would check your local grocery store to see what they might offer! Please let me know if I can help in any other way!
My husband has celiacs and we recently discovered Racconto Gluten Free Potato Gnocchi and it works quite well texture/taste wise. We have not tried their cauliflower or chickpea versions.
I just made this soup on this chili November day
Absolutely delicious and I will definitely make it again!
Thanks soo much!
Hey Jocelyne,
Wonderful! Love that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for sharing back!
If I wanted to make this without meat, how should I alter the recipe? Or do I simply just follow it completely without putting the chicken in? My mom has become a vegetarian
Hi Taden,
You can just follow it but skip the chicken:) I hope you love this recipe!
Please let me know if you have any other questions! Have a great weekend!