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Best Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This creamy and comforting Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a perfect blend of tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and rich broth. The recipe emphasizes careful cooking techniques to avoid common pitfalls like gummy gnocchi and curdled cream, ensuring a restaurant-quality soup at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Two forks
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add chicken breasts, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken from the pot and shred with two forks. Set aside.
  8. Bring the broth back to a simmer.
  9. Add gnocchi and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are tender but not gummy.
  10. Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream.
  11. Heat through gently, being careful not to boil.
  12. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  13. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chicken broth. To prevent the cream from curdling, add it at the very end of cooking and keep the heat low. Watch the gnocchi carefully to avoid overcooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a richer flavor, use leftover roasted chicken instead of poaching the chicken breasts.