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Enjoy the ultimate bowl of comfort with this silky chicken gnocchi soup featuring juicy chicken, soft potato dumplings, and garden-fresh veggies in a smooth, herb-packed broth. Each bite brings amazing restaurant-worthy taste straight from your home.
Whipping up this soup reminds me of hanging out in my nonna's kitchen. The smell of cooking veggies and herbs always brings my family running, waiting impatiently for their helping of pure comfort.
Smart Ingredient Choices
- Potato gnocchi: Go for fresh ones as they've got better texture and cook more evenly than the packaged kind
- Rotisserie chicken: Using ready-cooked chicken saves time and adds wonderful roasted flavor
- Heavy cream: Don't skimp here—the full-fat stuff creates that dreamy smoothness everyone loves
- Fresh spinach: Pick young, soft leaves that'll melt into your soup without getting tough
- Aromatics: Fresh onions, celery, and garlic create your flavor base
- Italian seasonings: Good quality dried herbs bring out that genuine Italian taste
Putting Your Soup Together
- Starting Off:
- Warm up olive oil in a big pot, then cook onions, celery, and garlic until they smell amazing
- Building Taste:
- Throw in chicken and herbs, let everything hang out together while it bubbles
- Adding Dumplings:
- Drop gnocchi into the hot broth, they'll float up when they're done just right
- Making It Creamy:
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to get that lovely smooth texture
- Greens Come Last:
- Toss in handfuls of spinach, watching them shrink down naturally
- Last Touches:
- Add salt and pepper to taste, finish with some fresh herbs
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In my Italian family, gnocchi was always what made me feel better on bad days. This soup mixes those childhood feels with quick cooking tricks, making it perfect for when I'm rushed on weeknights.
Tasty Sidekicks
Team it up with a loaf of crusty Italian bread or some homemade garlic knots. There's nothing better than dunking that bread into the creamy goodness.
Fun Twists
Switch things up by using Italian sausage instead of chicken, or go veggie-friendly with mushrooms and veggie broth instead.
Stays Yummy For Days
Keep what's left in a sealed container for up to three days. When warming it up, add a little cream to keep it nice and smooth.
Through many years of tweaking this dish, I've learned it's not just about what goes in—it's about putting care into every step. This soup has now become what everyone asks me to bring to family get-togethers.
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Recipe FAQs
- → Can I store this soup in the freezer?
- You can freeze it without the cream. Stir in fresh cream when reheating for a smoother texture.
- → What’s a good substitute for half-and-half?
- Whole milk works for a lighter version or heavy cream for something richer.
- → Is rotisserie chicken okay to use here?
- Sure, it saves time and gives the soup a great boost in flavor.
- → How long will it last in the fridge?
- Keep it sealed in an airtight container and use within 3-4 days.
- → Can I make this without meat?
- Absolutely! Swap the chicken for more veggies, like mushrooms, and use vegetable broth instead.