Description
Discover the ultimate chicken and gnocchi soup, a creamy, comforting bowl packed with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, carrots, celery, and onion in a rich broth enriched with heavy cream and thyme. This easy, family-friendly recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor in minutes, perfect for quick weeknight meals, meal-prep, or cozy weekend lunches. Ideal for fans of hearty soups, it balances protein and carbs for a satisfying, nutritious dinner. Serve with crust bread and parsley garnish to texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken, gnocchi, and thyme; cook until gnocchi are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Gluten‑free gnocchi can be used for a wheat‑free option. Adjust seasoning at the end to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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