Cozy Up with Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
There’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup to make a day feel a little brighter. This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is all the nostalgia of classic chicken noodle soup, but taken up a notch with a rich, velvety broth and fluffy potato gnocchi that melts in your mouth. It’s the kind of soup that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a blanket and forget about the world for a while.
The idea started on a chilly evening when I was craving something hearty, yet simple. I wanted the familiar flavors of chicken, carrots, celery, and onions—the vegetables that always remind me of home—but I also wanted something creamy and indulgent. Adding gnocchi instead of noodles felt like the perfect upgrade: tender little pillows that soak up all the rich broth, making each bite feel luxurious.
Why This Soup Feels Special
There’s something about making soup from scratch that just hits differently. Sautéing the onions, carrots, and celery fills the kitchen with the warm, inviting smell of comfort. As the chicken simmers and the cream thickens the broth, the soup transforms into this golden, velvety mixture that feels indulgent, yet homey. The addition of fresh herbs like thyme and parsley brightens the flavors, giving the richness a little lift, while the gnocchi adds that satisfying, pillowy texture that makes every spoonful feel like a treat.
Shredding the chicken and stirring it back into the creamy base feels like the final flourish—the moment when the soup truly comes together. The gnocchi cooks quickly, absorbing just enough of the broth to stay soft and comforting without falling apart. And if you toss in some fresh spinach or kale at the end, it adds a touch of green, flavor, and color that makes the soup feel wholesome and complete.
This is the kind of soup that works for everything: a cozy weeknight dinner, a make-ahead meal for the family, or a comforting lunch that you can reheat for days. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, it’s classic, elevated, and the perfect hug in a bowl. Every spoonful reminds you that the best meals are the ones that feel like home, no matter where you are.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season 1 lb chicken breast with salt and pepper, then sear until golden on both sides (not fully cooked). Remove and set aside.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb chicken breast
- In the same pot, add 1 medium onion, 2 carrots, and 2 celery stalks. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add 3 cloves garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.1 medium onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 3 cloves garlic
- In a small pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour to form a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Slowly whisk in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the pot with vegetables.4 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup heavy cream
- Add the chicken back to the pot. Stir in 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred, then return to the pot.1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper
- Add potato 1 lb potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions. Season with salt and pepper as needed1 lb potato gnocchi
- Serve hot, topped with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
