Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A creamy, comforting soup featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables in a rich broth with herbs.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 package (16-ounce) potato gnocchi
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in thyme and rosemary; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add chicken pieces. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package directions, usually 3–5 minutes, until they float to the surface.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through without boiling.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with crusty bread for a complete meal.