Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup takes the comforting flavors of classic chicken noodle soup and transforms them into a rich, velvety meal. Tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and fluffy potato gnocchi swim in a thick, creamy broth infused with herbs, creating a hearty, cozy soup that’s perfect for chilly nights.
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.