30-minute Homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This 30-minute homemade chicken gnocchi soup recipe is a creamy and hearty meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy chicken soup is both satisfying and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes, until they float).
- Reduce the heat, stir in heavy cream, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach leaves and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg