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Cozy up with a steamy bowl of this rich chicken gnocchi soup, packed with juicy chicken, soft potato dumplings, and crisp veggies all swimming in a creamy, herby broth. It’ll have you pulling restaurant flavors right out of your own stovetop.
This soup always takes me back to hanging out in my Nonna’s kitchen. When those onions and herbs start cooking, my family always knows something good is coming.
Tasty Ingredients Checklist
- Italian seasonings: High-quality dried herbs give you that pure Italian flavor
- Fresh spinach: Baby spinach melts right in without turning tough or chewy
- Heavy cream: Real cream makes all the difference for that gorgeous, smooth finish
- Rotisserie chicken: Grab-and-go chicken saves time but still packs that roasted punch
- Potato gnocchi: Fresh ones stay snuggly and cook fast, giving a way better bite
- Aromatics: Diced onions, garlic, and celery start your flavors off right
Bring It All Together
- Final Touches:
- Finish up with salt, pepper, and handfuls of fresh chopped herbs
- Adding Spinach:
- Stir spinach leaves in at the very end and let them wilt down gently
- Getting It Creamy:
- Slowly pour in the cream and stir to mix into the soup until nice and smooth
- Gnocchi Time:
- Drop in the gnocchi while the broth simmers, and watch for them to float to the surface
- Flavor Burst:
- Mix in the chicken and spices, letting it bubble for the flavors to come together
- Start Off Right:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and celery with olive oil in a big pot until things smell amazing
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Gnocchi has always been that food that reminds me of home. These days, this soup is my easy fix for busy nights when I want a little bit of nostalgia and a lot of flavor.
Tasty Combos
Pass out hunks of fresh bread or chewy garlic knots. You'll love dunking them in that awesome, rich broth.
Tasty Swaps
Mix it up by skipping chicken and tossing in sausage, or go totally veggie and use mushrooms plus veggie stock for the base.
Stays Fresh Every Last Bite
Pop leftovers in a sealed container and keep cold for up to three days. For reheating, a splash of cream brings the texture right back to where you want it.
Tweaking and fussing over the years taught me it’s not just what goes in—it’s how you make it with love. This is always the dish my family asks for at special get-togethers.
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Recipe FAQs
- → Can I freeze it without ruining the texture?
- Freeze it without the cream. Stir in fresh cream when reheating for the best consistency.
- → What's a good swap for half and half?
- Use whole milk for a lighter option or heavy cream to make it richer.
- → Is rotisserie chicken a good choice?
- Absolutely! It saves time and brings extra flavor to the soup.
- → How long stays fresh in the fridge?
- It'll keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- → How can I make this vegetarian?
- Leave out the chicken, switch to veggie broth, and add mushrooms or more vegetables.