This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms you up on a cold day. It is a creamy and hearty soup filled with tender chicken, soft pillows of gnocchi, vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add gnocchi and dried thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup!
Interesting Facts
Gnocchi are Italian pasta dumplings made with potatoes, flour, and eggs.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a popular dish at Italian-American restaurants.
This soup can easily be made in a slow cooker for a hands-off approach to cooking.