Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup {VIDEO}

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is packed with chicken, potato gnocchi, and spinach bathing in a thick and creamy broth. A bowl of this hearty, chicken dumpling-like soup —can be ready in just 30 minutes!

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

I am beyond excited about sharing this soup recipe because it means we are finally into what I like to call “soup season” in our house. It’s that amazing time of year when I have a different pot of soup simmering every week. While I have a special love for all of my soup recipes, this one definitely gives some of the other family favorites a run for their money.

If you like the Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup recipe you are going to love this incredibly rich and creamy chicken gnocchi soup. It’s flavored with an amazing mixture of spices and seasonings for a truly one of a kind hearty soup. Not to mention, the gnocchi is the best part! I always love it as pasta, but I think I love it even more used in soup.

Put this soup on your menu for this week’s dinner and you won’t regret it, the whole family, or whoever you’re serving will eat it all up in no time and you’ll love how easy it comes together. This one-pot, no-fuss soup recipe is going to be your new favorite all season long.

What is Gnocchi?

If you have never heard of or tried gnocchi, then you are in for a treat! Gnocchi is a small dumpling made from potatoes and flour. The two ingredients are combined to create a dough that’s then molded into small oval-shaped balls that can be boiled and used for pasta dishes.

When cooked the pieces become light and fluffy noodle alternatives that you won’t be able to resist. You will often find them served in just about any kind of pasta sauce, but they also make a great addition to other dishes, like this chicken gnocchi soup!

How To Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup

I love making this chicken gnocchi soup because it’s seriously like a big bowl of comfort that is sure to warm you up on the chilliest of days. I love how easy it is to make, and that I can make it on the stovetop, which means the oven is free for me to bake a batch of my favorite No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread!

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Sauté onions, celery, and garlic until fragrant then you’ll add the carrots and continue cooking.
2. Next, add the broth, cream, chicken, gnocchi, and Italian seasoning to the pot and bring everything to a boil, cooking until the gnocchi is tender. Reduce heat to medium when the gnocchi is cooked.
3. To thicken the soup, you’ll whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl and slowly add to soup. Continue cooking on medium heat, stirring occasionally until it begins to thicken.
4. Lastly, stir in raw spinach leaves, and add in additional cream or broth if you’d prefer a thinner soup. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Tips for Making The Best Chicken Gnocchi Soup

• Make sure your veggies are diced small so they’ll cook in a timely manner. Bigger chunks take longer to cook
• I suggest using fresh spinach because frozen or canned will come out mushy.
• For this recipe, I just used store-bought gnocchi that they sell in the pasta aisle, but you can also use frozen, or even make your own.
• If you don’t have Italian seasoning you can use 1 teaspoon of each: dried basil, oregano, and thyme.
• To make this chicken gnocchi soup with uncooked chicken breasts instead of cooked chicken, diced 1 pound of boneless, skinless breasts and add to the pot with the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté just until meat is cooked through. Add broth, cream, gnocchi, etc. and cook remaining soup according to recipe instructions.

Can I Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup In Advance?

If you want to make this soup a day or so ahead of time you absolutely can! Soup, especially this chicken gnocchi soup is the perfect recipe to eat leftover.

When making the recipe in advance, simply make the recipe according to the instructions below, then let it cool completely. Once cool, transfer the soup into one large airtight container, or a few smaller ones and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

When you want to reheat the gnocchi soup you can either place one serving at a time in the microwave or place the whole batch back into your cooking pot and let it simmer on low heat until you’ve reached your desired temperature. Either way works fine, it all just depends on how much time you have!

How Do You Freeze Chicken Gnocchi Soup?

To freeze the chicken gnocchi soup you will follow the same instructions for refrigeration, just this time you will place it into the freezer. When frozen, homemade gnocchi soup will last up to 4 months.

To serve from frozen you will remove the soup from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed reheat the soup in the microwave or over the stove until it’s heated through and piping hot.

Note: If the soup seems separated or grainy when you take it out of the freezer don’t worry, it will all mix back together once reheated. Separation of ingredients can happen once the mixture solidifies.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS Chicken Gnocchi Soup RECIPE

Round Dutch Oven

My dutch oven is my most used kitchen tool, and the quality of this one is unmatched. While It’s a little bit of an investment, it’s so worth it!

Soup Bowls

Whenever you’re entertaining, presentation is key, and man do these soup bowls make a statement. They can make any soup look fabulous, and I love the easy to hold handles.

Stainless Steel Ladle

You can never serve soup without a good ladle, and this stainless steel ladle is the best one I’ve found!