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A bowl of creamy easy chicken and gnocchi soup with potatoes, shredded carrots, and herbs, garnished with parsley. A pot of soup, fresh parsley, a white towel, and three gold spoons rest on a marble surface.

Easy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Melissa Griffiths
Satisfying and soul-warming, this Easy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup creates a meal your whole family will love. Each spoonful provides the perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and creamy goodness!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 296 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 ½ cups shredded chicken
  • 1 16 ounce package gnocchi
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle a little bit of vegetable or olive oil in a large pot. In the pot, stir together the onion, celery, shredded chicken, and Italian seasoning.
  • Allow the veggies to cook for a few minutes over medium heat. After about 5 minutes, add the broth, chicken, and gnocchi. Bring the broth to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the soup to simmer for 25 minutes.
  • After 25 minutes, add the heavy cream and allow the soup to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions and Shopping
  • Look for gnocchi in the pasta aisle of your grocery store, or if making homemade, prepare 2-3 cups for this recipe.
  • Fresh carrots work perfectly if pre-shredded bags aren't available - simply dice 2 medium carrots as a substitute.
  • Yellow onions can replace white onions and will add a touch of natural sweetness to the soup.
Serving and Garnish Ideas
  • Enhance your bowl with freshly cracked black pepper, chopped fresh basil, or a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Texture Preference
  • For a thicker soup, mash a few gnocchi against the side of the pot, or add an extra ½ cup of cream.
Storage and Reheating
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days and reheat individual portions in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each heating cycle.
  • Avoid freezing this soup since the cream base doesn't thaw well and develops an unpleasant flavor.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 soup servingsCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4777IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0.4mg
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