Cozy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe 🍲
There’s nothing like a warm, comforting bowl of soup to soothe the soul, and this Chicken Gnocchi Soup is exactly what you need for those chilly days. Packed with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a creamy broth, this soup is not only satisfying but also easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend meal, this soup will quickly become a family favorite.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2-3 stalks) 🌿
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic 🧄
- 1 cup shredded carrots 🥕
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
- 2 teaspoons onion powder 🧅
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 🍃
- 1/4 cup flour 🌾
- 3 cups chicken broth 🍗
- 3 cups milk 🥛
- 1.5 cups heavy cream 🥥
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken meat (2 legs and 2 thighs, cooked) 🍗
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach 🍃
- 16 ounces gnocchi 🍠
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Heat the base: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and heat the olive oil. 🧈🫒
- Sauté the celery: Once the butter has melted, add in the chopped celery. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes soft. 🌿
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. 🧄
- Add carrots and seasonings: Toss in the shredded carrots along with the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together to combine. 🥕🧂🌶️🧅🍃
- Incorporate the flour: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and stir well to combine. 🌾
- Cook the flour mixture: Let the flour cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning. ⏳
- Add chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth and stir thoroughly to break up any clumps, ensuring a smooth base for the soup. 🍗
- Mix in milk and cream: Gradually add the milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously to create a creamy consistency. 🥛🥥
- Add spinach and chicken: Toss in the chopped frozen spinach and the cooked, shredded chicken. Stir everything together to combine the flavors. 🍃🍗
- Bring to a boil: Increase the heat and bring the soup to a gentle boil. 🔥
- Cook the gnocchi: Carefully add the gnocchi to the boiling soup and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender. 🍠
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve it hot or warm. Enjoy the creamy, comforting goodness! 🍲
⏰ Time Breakdown:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 Kcal per serving
- Servings: 6 servings
This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a delightful blend of creamy textures and savory flavors, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. Whether you’re cozying up on a cold night or looking for a hearty meal to share with loved ones, this soup is sure to hit the spot. Give it a try, and watch it become a staple in your recipe collection!

Chicken Gnocchi Soup 🍲
- Total Time: 45min
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter 🧈
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
1 cup chopped celery (about 2–3 stalks) 🌿
1 tablespoon minced garlic 🧄
1 cup shredded carrots 🥕
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
2 teaspoons onion powder 🧅
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 🍃
1/4 cup flour 🌾
3 cups chicken broth 🍗
3 cups milk 🥛
1.5 cups heavy cream 🥥
2 cups cooked shredded chicken meat (2 legs and 2 thighs, cooked) 🍗
8 ounces chopped frozen spinach 🍃
16 ounces gnocchi 🍠
Instructions
1️⃣ In a large pot, over medium heat, melt butter and heat olive oil. 🧈🫒
2️⃣ Once butter is melted, add in celery and cook for about 5-10 minutes until soft. 🌿
3️⃣ Add in garlic and stir. Let cook for 2 minutes. 🧄
4️⃣ Add in carrots and seasonings (salt, black pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning). 🥕🧂🌶️🧅🍃
5️⃣ Add in flour. Stir until everything is combined. 🌾
6️⃣ Stir and cook flour mixture for 2 minutes. ⏳
7️⃣ Add in chicken broth and stir well to break up any clumps. 🍗
8️⃣ Add in milk and heavy cream, stir. 🥛🥥
9️⃣ Toss in frozen spinach and cooked, shredded chicken, stir. 🍃🍗
🔟 Turn up heat and bring soup to a boil. 🔥
1️⃣1️⃣ Gently add gnocchi to soup and boil for 4-5 minutes. 🍠
1️⃣2️⃣ Serve Hot/Warm. 🍲
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 30min
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 Kcal