Description
This creamy garlic chicken gnocchi soup is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any day. It features tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth made creamy with milk and heavy cream. With fragrant herbs and Parmesan cheese, this soup delivers a delicious Italian-American twist that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dairy
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Pantry Staples
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Roux and Add Liquids: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed onions and garlic. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Then add the milk and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Add Gnocchi and Vegetables: Stir in the potato gnocchi, shredded carrots, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top and are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the chopped fresh spinach and the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve the soup warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time on preparation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When reheating, add extra broth or water as the gnocchi will absorb liquid and thicken the soup.
