Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This is a favorite for cool weather sports nights when we all eat at different times. After adding the chicken and gnocchi, throw it in a slow cooker on the lowest setting so it is ready when you are. Serve with pesto bread sticks.
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Ingredients
cup butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large zucchini, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
red bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, shredded
4 cloves garlic, minced
cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 cup half-and-half
1 pint fat-free half-and-half
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
1 (16 ounce) package small gnocchi
2 cups torn fresh spinach
salt and ground black pepper to taste
teaspoon ground thyme
teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
How to Make Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Melt butter with olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchini, celery, onion, red bell pepper, carrots, and garlic in the hot butter and oil until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into mixture, coating vegetables; cook 2 more minutes.
Stir chicken broth into vegetables, stirring until flour paste combines with broth and soup is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour in both kinds of half-and-half; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 more minutes. Gently fold chicken, gnocchi, and spinach into soup. Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and nutmeg. Adjust thickness by adding more chicken broth, if desired.
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Nutritions
Calories: 446.3 calories
Carbohydrate: 34.6 g
Cholesterol: 91.6 mg
Fat: 25.1 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 20.9 g
SaturatedFat: 13 g
ServingSize:
Sodium: 921.6 mg
Sugar: 8.2 g
TransFat:
UnsaturatedFat:
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Reviews
Ohhhhh....... this soup is wonderful I was looking for a way to use up a rotisserie chicken, and hit on this recipe. The only changes I made were to add mushrooms, because you can never have too many mushrooms in anything. The other change I made was that I use the product called "Better than Bouillon" instead of canned chicken broth, and I added some extra to make the soup a bit chicken-y-er; I thought it tasted a bit flour-y. Oh yes, and I used skim milk in place of the ff half and half. Wonderful soup I served it with the bread called "steakhouse bread" from this site--warm from the bread machine. A perfect meal
If you want to get a good meal on the table with minimal time, effort and dishes, this is a great choice. Doing your prep work ahead of time makes it even easier. This is rich and satisfying, but still nutritious given all the good meat and vegetables - even more so if you skip the flour, which I did. Is not necessary. I added mushrooms to the mix which was a good and compatible addition. Loved the zucchini in this for substance, but loved the addition of the red bell pepper even more it gave the soup a great boost of flavor. I used full fat half-and-half, and chose to use a little more chicken broth than the equal parts broth and half-and-half called for. We like very simple, fresh flavors, so omitting the nutmeg and thyme was a good choice for our taste preference.
I thought this was absolutely wonderful. The roasted chicken really made a difference. My husband in really not into veggies so I was able to hide most of then by using an emersion blender on everything but the chicken and the gnocchi (left out the red pepper and the spinach..that would be hard to hide, and put that in my half). Snuck the rest right by him and he really liked it too.Thanks Kristin for getting veggies into my husband
This is better than the gnocchi and chicken soup at a major restaurant chain known for its garden if you get my drift. This is the best recipe I have tried on this site so far and considering I have tried approximately two hundred, this is saying a lot I dont buy rotisserie chicken but I own an electric pressure cooker that takes fifteen minutes to cook several leg quarters to fall off the bone tenderness so I used that instead. I also reduced the half & half by one cup and used milk instead. The only other change I made was to omit the red bell pepper since I dont like it. This was the perfect way to use gnocchi in a different vehicle than just covering it in sauce. It is my favorite pasta and I love it cooked past the point of just done and more on the fluffy end so allowing it to cook in this savory mixture created the perfect texture to my taste. My family raved about this soup and the recipe is going in my rotation to be made regularly. Thanks Kristin for sharing this awesome recipe
Oh my - YUM Made as recipe as stated - except used 1.5 cups of half-n-half and 1.5 cups of fat free milk and added sliced mushrooms. After tasting, added more black pepper, thyme, nutmeg and added some rosemary and grated parmesan cheese. It got pretty thick, so added 1 cup of water to thin it out a bit. Really delicious. Will make again and will also try with leftover holiday turkey
This was excellent Even better than Olive Garden if you ask me. I added mushrooms since we love them. Seasoned it to our taste because it tasted a little bland following the recipe. Everything else I kept the same My husband isnt a big soup lover and he had 2 bowls ;)
4.5 Used squash gnocchi, 1 pint of half and half, one cup of water. Otherwise, recipe as presented.
Much better a day later. Also, i would take out the gnocchi & chicken & add lump crab meat for a delicious bisque.
Everyone loved it I added mushrooms just because I had some. I think this would also be good with tortellini instead of gnocchi.
This is 5* restaurant quality soup Im addicted to it....cant stop eating it The only change I will make next time is to roast the red peppers ENJOY
This soup is awesome I read a lot of the reviews and made the following minor changes: 3 cans of chicken broth, approximately two tablespoons of Better than Bouillon chicken base, 1 pint half and half, 1 cup skim milk, 5 cloves garlic, about 1/4 yellow onion, and 4 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms. Oh, and a little less flour. My husband said I have got to make this next time we have company, it is that good I added more chicken stock the next day when I warmed it up. Thanks for a totally fantastic recipe
I used one pint regular half&half and one cup sour cream, left out the red bell pepper (I hate peppers) and the spinach (whoops, I forgot). Also I made the Gnocchi I recipe and used that instead of getting ready made. When it was almost done I took the chicken and veggies out, brought the soup to a boil and used that to cook the gnocchi instead of cooking it seperately in water and adding it in. It made enough to feed three adults and one child with lots left over and it was even better the second day.
I really enjoyed this soup, but it had a sweet flavor that I was not expecting. I guess it was all the carrots and the nutmeg it had in it, but it is a nice flavor for fall. Here are a few of the changes I made to this soup: I thought I would try cutting down on the fat and used evaporated milk instead of the half and half suggested. I also added some chicken seasoning which I had on hand, after feeling like the end product was slightly bland. Oh and I didnt have gnocchi, so I found a great gnocchi recipe on this site and it turned out to be fairly easy to make.
Family loves this rich filling soup. Have made twice and find it too thick even after adding extra broth. Next time will omit flour.
Awesome recipe I added mushrooms and 2 cups of additional chicken stock. Next time I would boil the gnocchi before putting it in the soup. Very good recipe all around.
It was delicious. I did this pretty close to how the recipe was written except I did not have any red bell peppers. I also did not use fat free half and half, I just used half and half and whole milk. I also used kale rather than spinach because that is what I had on hand. However, I doubt these adjustments made much difference in flavor and it was simply fantastic. Not difficult at all.
I followed this recipe and it was delicious The only thing I changed was that I added an extra 1/2 tsp ground thyme, and the chicken wasnt shredded rotisserie. I just cooked 2 pieces of chicken and added it to the soup. Cutting all the vegetables took a lot of time so this is a dish that takes quite a bit of prep time, however it was worth it
Wonderful recipe does not take long to prepare
What a great dish I have made this twice, once as the recipe stated. The second time I used a smoked chicken sausage I browned it first in a skillet, then while the pan was still hot poured some chicken stock into the pan to save the renderings and then to the pot Very tasty Gave it a new texture. Originally I used nutmeg and no thyme, the second time, realizing I was out of nutmeg, I improvised and used pumpkin spice that contained cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice...the cinnamon was awesome It tasted like fall. I will make this again
Simply delicious,perfect winter soup dish, and so filling.i made my own garlic gnocchi to add, it adds a really nice punch of flavor.
Good
Perfectly delicious I used leftover homemade ricotta gnocchi. I will be making this again and again
This was delicious Even better the next day as the gnocchi soaked up all the flavors of the soup. I did make a few modifications though since I didnt have zucchini or rotisserie chicken. Instead, I boiled some chicken breasts and used the water that they were boiled in for the chicken stock. I also added some mushrooms, garlic powder and basil and used 2% milk instead of fat free half & half. I took Kristins suggestion and served with pesto bread sticks and it was a big hit Definitely will be making this one again
This soup is really outstanding, I followed it to the T and it will become a new family favorite for us Its perfect for cold winter days but its a simple quick recipe for anytime. Thank you so much for this recipe
I made this and it was heaven. Im going to make it again but instead of chicken Im doing scallops instead.
The best, and easiest, homemade soup I,ve ever made. I was able to tailor the recipe to 3 different diets within my family of 6 fairly easily. I also added extra chicken stock for a flavor boost and used a rotisserie chicken for added speed. Made everyone that came by try it:)
I was looking for a good creamy chicken and gnocchi soup and this was just the recipe I was looking for. It is very flavorful I made it for a large lunch crowd and they LOVED it Thanks Kristin
Didnt make any changes to the recipe. The soup was easy and flavorful.
What a nice change from chicken noodle. My whole family, including the picky, likes everything the same, child, enjoyed it. Asked me to make it again. And i WILL Only changes I made were kale in place of spinach ( didnt have any). Mighty tasty.
WOW I never had gnocchi, wasnt sure if Id like it. This soup is amazing, I had to change slightly to work with whats on hand. I skipped the half n half, used a can of evaporated milk with equal amount of water. Had no zucchini, used a 10 ounce jar of mushrooms, likewise a 10 ounce jar of roasted red peppers for the fresh, and had 8 ounces of frozen chopped spinach. I will absolutely make this again. When I can , will use the fresh vegggies called for. But its so unusual, and I just love it for a dreary, rainy Fall day.Thanks.
It is soooo good Lots of colorful and delicious veggies I accidentally bought the fat free half and half only and just used that. You can make it as thick as you want or add more water to thin it out. This will be a keeper it my kitchen
Wow Delicious Beyond delicious. So, so, so good. Made it as directed, with the only change being that I used unsweetened original almond milk instead of fat free half and half. Im not a fan of anything fat free. Its amazing We will definitely be eating this again
Wound up making this..cutting the recipe in half for two of us.. I suddenly realized I had smoked chicken sausage on hand and not the rotisserie chicken, so, I used it chipped up into tiny pieces..I used just one kind of half and half, and chipped up the spinach. Two of us ate all of it..It was heavenly..and I have more snocchi frozen and waiting for another cold day here in Florida..
This soup was REALLY good I made it for my boyfriend, son and I and all of us had 2 helpings. I didnt give it 5 starts because I didnt have the nutmeg to add in it, and I want to make it again before I give the final rating. I was trying to follow the recipe exactly, but I had to change a few things based on what was available. I didnt have zucchini, so I added another celery stalk and about 1/4 more onion. Next time I wont do that onion wise because it was a bit strong. I LOVE onions, but it could have overpowered it if I hadnt made enough broth. I also used all half and half, because thats what I had, and a little extra spinach. No nutmeg but it was still WONDERFUL. Cant wait to make it again with all the ingredients
I loved this soup. I followed the recipe as is, and it was easy and delicious. Perfect for a fall day.
Made this 3x and its so AWSOME, the only change I did,is adding chicken breast with veggies when sauting and I use Italian seasoning. Comes out perfect every time, my whole family loves it.
Awesome I believe its better than Olive Gardens. My whole family loved it. Its a great Winter comfort dish. I added a little more vegetables, just cause I love vegetables. Only thing I would change is adding 1/2 of a yellow onion instead of whole one. I prefer to know its there not taste it. My onion was about the size of a baseball. I also put almost the whole chicken in it. Can never have enough. I think I will be making this again this week since I turned some family and co-workers on to it.
Sooooooo.... good I made it using all the ingredients listed
Only added mushrooms, fab
Easy. All the family want it again. Thats a big win
I substituted 1/2 cup of minute brown rice for the gnocchi and it was fabulous
This recipe was easy and tasty. Next time I may only add 1/2 the gnocchi. Thanks for sharing
This was good. I left out the olive oil and used only butter. I also added Cremini mushrooms, which definitely was a good addition and added shredded Parmesan to each bowl. I left out the celery and red pepper, but would probably add the red pepper back in next time for flavor. Overall, this was flavorful and I followed the spices set out in the recipe. I also only had fat free creamer and heavy cream and added about two cups of the creamer and 1/2 cup of cream; I also used a full box of chicken broth (4 cups). Yummy I love gnocchi and this was a great dish. Husband and mom loved it
Easy & delish soup. Hearty and good flavors, except we decided the thyme was not a compatible addition. It reheats beautifully, if much more chicken broth is added.
Delicious Much better than restaurants make. I left out the zucchini and pepper. Very thick and filling. Great comfort food
I omitted the zucchini because my husband doesnt like it, but otherwise I kept the recipe the same.It was a nice warm meal on a cold night.
I used diced chicken breast and followed the recipe besides that. Didnt have the flavor I was looking for.
Simple recipe. Very comforting. The boys ate plentifully
Delicious, filling soup. I had no zucchini but I added mushrooms. I made my own gnocchi which made the soup a gourmet treat
Delish I substituted Italian sausage for the chicken and a dash of red pepper flakes. Yummy
Excellent soup I followed the instructions exactly only leaving out thyme because I didnt have it on hand. The gnouchi was a delightful exchange for cut potatoes.
Added some hot pepper flakes, thyme and nutmeg.
My family and I thought it was great I didnt do the fat free half and half instead I did 2 cups of milk and I didnt put the red bell pepper or the onion cause my kids hate onions but it turned out great
We loved this soup. Dont skip the nutmeg. We served it with beer bread from this site.
This soup is pretty good. I love creamy soup and this is definitely that.
I personally didnt care for the bell pepper (felt it was too strong a flavor compared to the other more mild ingredients) but did overall enjoy the recipe. Very easy to make and the rest of the family enjoyed it as well. I try it again without the pepper.
I loved this soup. I followed the recipe as is, and it was easy and delicious. Perfect for a fall day.
I added avocado as a topping and instead of fat free half and half whole milk Was so yummy
Recipe is great, but I did not have any gnocchi on hand. But, I did have left over Buffalo Mac and heese
This is a great creamy, flavorful soup. I did make a few changes using what I had on hand. I used left over turkey meat I had in the freezer and turkey stock. I also substituted diced roasted butternut squash for the zucchini. I will be making this again, it was amazing.
I was really looking forward to making this soup as I had just had it at Olive Garden and loved it. I was a little disappointed because it tasted like straight up cream. Maybe I used the wrong kind but I had to keep adding more stock and spices to change the taste. Ill make it again but instead maybe use less cream or whole milk. Someone mentioned sour cream. That may change the taste a little.
Very delicious Husband loved this I used poultry seasoning rather than the thyme and nutmeg, although a sprinkle of nutmeg would be delicious. Also, rather than nutmeg, a light sprinkle of ground allspice on top of each serving would be yummy, too.
Wonderful soup Everyone loved it...
I was looking for a recipe close to the Olive Garden version of this soup...This was even better Instead of half and half (which I didnt have on hand), I used a can of evaporated milk. I also used Mrs. Dash instead of the thyme and nutmeg. This soup was a hit with the family
Left out celery because my daughter doesnt like it; used only fat-free half and half; added a bit of chicken base for a bit more flavor. Will make this again.
This recipe is delicious I always put more veggies and chicken because I love a hearty soup or stew. Change out the veggies with the ones you enjoy, but the key is to make sure to follow the recipe about sauting veggies in olive oil and then adding the flour/gluten free flour because it is what makes the difference and the half and half or cream. SO Yummy
This really is a fabulous recipe. I almost feel it tastes better than Olive Gardens. Absolutely will make it again. Very nutritious with all the fresh vegetables. I also added a tablespoon or so of Better Than Bouillon- roasted chicken base.
Wow This is great I agree its better than olive gardens.
Excellent soup - one of the best we ever had We didnt have nutmeg, so we put a dash of cayenne pepper instead. We also put only regular half and half in the soup. I didnt have fresh spinach so I used frozen instead. Soup was creamy, colorful, and tasty. Will definitely make it again
This recipe was awesome My daughter cant get enough and I love that it has a lot of fresh veggies in there. Im positive I will be making this again in the near future
This soup was delicious. I added shredded carrots and a pinch of rosemary. Hubby rated it a 4.5 out of 5
Thank you for such a delicious recipe. I previously tried a recipe that was supposed to be a copy of the Italian chain restaurant and could not taste the similarity. This however, is BETTER than the restaurant one
This was soooo good. During my lunch break yesterday, the Dr. I work with looked in my bowl and asked what I was eating and where did I get it I brought her a bowl today and she loved it My husband even liked it. I did do just a couple of things differently. I added the zucchini about a minute before adding flour, didnt want to overcook it. I used 2 percent milk to make it a little lighter, but it didnt affect creaminess at all. I also used chopped kale instead of spinach. It was very flavorful. Ill be making this again...and again...and again...
So easy and soooo good Followed the recipe exactly, did add some extra broth. I made a double batch because I was giving some to neighbors. Wouldnt change a thing.
This was EXCELLENT Next time, I will not use the flour though, as I don t believe the soup needs it. With the flour included I had to add an addtl cup of broth and 1/2 c. of Half n Half. The gnocchi will automatically thicken the soup. Again, omit the flour Added a bit more thyme and pepper, but did not add any salt. PERFECT
Really good soup. I would highly recommend to NOT leave out the nutmeg or thyme. they give the flavor of the soup real character.
I usually make this with lots of veggies, vegetable stock and no chicken for a yummy vegetarian soup. I dont add the flour but use a combination of milk and cream instead of the half and half to make it thick enough.
The whole family enjoyed this soup. For personal preference I opted not to thicken the soup. With this recipe having gnocchi in it I opted to give it more of an Italian flavour to it by adding Italian seasoning and parley in lieu of the thyme and nutmeg. I also added some mushrooms which complemented the soup nicely. Added only 1 1/2 c of the full fat half and half cream and the rest was extra chicken stock. This was a very flavourful soup and we enjoyed the combination of the vegetables in the soup. Made the gnocchi from scratch for the first time and they turned out great Served this soup with homemade no knead bread.
Made as directed except threw in some crimini mushrooms. Better the next day. Next time try with Costco chicken.
A lot of work but well worth it. My husband always says "its good". This time he says its the best soup Ive ever made. He is planning company to show off too. It is extremely delicious. Im 60 years old so this aint my first rodeo. Fabulous
This was great and tasty
I loved this soup It was delicious. I followed the recipe this time, but next time Id add more seasoning (like and Italian mix of sorts). Other than that it was delicious
This came out sooooo good I opted to go with another reviewers suggestion of the better than bouillon instead of the chicken broth as well as skipping the spices and flour. It came out perfect. I added extra water for the soup and more veggies and chicken. Theres no way to mess this up The kids loved it I will definitely be making this again
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