Best 4 Creamy Chicken And Gnocchi Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup, a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to warm your soul. This soup combines succulent chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a velvety cream sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompany this main course with a refreshing Arugula Salad, a vibrant blend of peppery arugula, tangy lemon vinaigrette, and crunchy walnuts. For a delightful appetizer, try our Baked Brie with Honey and Pistachios, a luscious combination of creamy brie cheese, sweet honey, and nutty pistachios. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, treat yourself to our decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes, a rich and indulgent dessert with a molten chocolate center that will leave you craving more. With this collection of recipes, you'll have a complete and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP



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I tasted a similar soup at Olive Garden and wanted to see if I could re-create it myself at home. Here's the delicious result! It's wonderful on a cool evening. -Jaclynn Robinson, Shingletown, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons butter. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in remaining butter until tender., Whisk in flour until blended; gradually stir in the milk, cream, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Add the gnocchi and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken. Cover and simmer until heated through (do not boil), about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP



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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.

Provided by Kristin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large zucchini, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, shredded
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ 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
½ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : 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, Sodium 921.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CREAM OF CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI SOUP



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A copycat version of the Olive Garden® soup. Oh so good!

Provided by Linda Barlow

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup margarine
¾ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup finely grated carrot
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
¾ cup half-and-half
¾ cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
¾ cup shredded fresh spinach
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are evenly coated and flour is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth, half-and-half, and milk over vegetable mixture; cook and stir until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir gnocchi, chicken, and spinach into broth mixture; season with rosemary, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cook soup over low heat until gnocchi become tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 853.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI SOUP



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This soup is so comforting and delicious...it'll warm you inside and out. One of the best soups that I have had in a long time. Enjoy!

Provided by Christina

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, shredded
1 pound cooked, cubed chicken breast
4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package mini potato gnocchi
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups half-and-half cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cubed chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Stir gnocchi into the simmering soup and cook until they begin to float, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 3 additional minutes.
  • Whisk cornstarch into cold water until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture and half-and-half into simmering soup. Cook until soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 839.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of dried thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the soup will be thinner.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook the chicken and gnocchi according to the recipe instructions. Then, let the soup cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
  • If you want to freeze the soup, cook the chicken and gnocchi according to the recipe instructions. Then, let the soup cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the soup overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This creamy chicken and gnocchi soup is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and filling, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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