Cozy Up with Chicken Gnocchi Soup in Under 30 Minutes
This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a quick, comforting dish that delivers rich flavors in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- - Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Butter or substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any cooking oil
- 1 cup Onion chopped; use shallots for a milder taste
- 2 medium Carrots chopped; swap with parsnips for flavor twist
- 2 stalks Celery chopped; leeks are a great alternative
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic or use garlic powder
For the Broth
- 1/2 cup Wine or swap with vegetable broth for non-alcoholic
- 2 tablespoons Flour or use cornstarch for gluten-free
- 4 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
- 1 cup Half-and-Half or mix whole milk and heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh herbs will enhance flavors
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning for aromatic complexity
For the Heartiness
- 1 pound Gnocchi or small pasta for low-carb alternative
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken or canned chickpeas for vegetarian
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach or kale, adjust cooking times
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the foaming subsides.
- Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery, along with salt and pepper, for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in the wine, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until mostly evaporated.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it combines well to thicken the soup.
- Whisk in the chicken stock gradually, allowing it to simmer and thicken.
- Add half-and-half and sprinkle in thyme and Italian seasoning; gently simmer for a few minutes.
- Toss in the gnocchi and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and floating.
- Mix in the Parmesan, shredded chicken, and fresh spinach; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed; serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle with a bit of olive oil before serving.