Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe Made Of Leftover Chicken

Make the creamy delight of Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a warm and filling dish that combines tender chunks of chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for any dinner table, it’s a taste of home in every spoonful.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• Butter, Chicken Broth, Half and Half: The base of the soup.
• Vegetables and Garlic: For the soup’s aromatic flavor base.
• Flour: To thicken the soup.
• Thyme and Mustard Powder: For seasoning.
• Chicken: Can use fresh chicken or leftovers; diced.
• Gnocchi: Adds texture and body to the soup.
• Spinach: For color and nutrition.
• Red Pepper Flakes: For a bit of heat.
• Salt/Pepper: To taste.

Instructions

1. Start with Softening the Vegetables: In butter, cook until they’re soft. Add garlic for more flavour.
2. Thicken with Flour: Stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
3. Gradually Add Liquids: Slowly add chicken broth and half-and-half while stirring to keep the mixture smooth. Bring in the thyme and mustard powder.
4. Add Chicken: Bring the chicken pieces to a gentle boil until they’re fully cooked. Then remove, dice, and return to the pot.
5. Let it Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer to your desired thickness. Add the gnocchi towards the end, following the package’s suggested cooking time.
6. Finish with Spinach: Add spinach and red pepper flakes towards the end. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Crock Pot Method

• Preparation: Skip the flour and reduce butter to 1 tbsp. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, and combine with butter, vegetables, and garlic in the Crock Pot.
• Cook: Add chicken broth, thyme, and mustard powder. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Thicken: Mix half-and-half and cornstarch to create a slurry. Stir it into the soup along with gnocchi. Cook on high until the gnocchi is tender.
• Finish: Add spinach a few minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Pro Tips

• The soup thickens as it simmers.
• Keep chicken at a gentle boil to avoid toughening.
• Sausage can be substituted for chicken.
• Mustard powder enhances the soup’s flavor profile.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Note that dairy-based soups may change consistency when frozen but will retain their flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup with a side of Cheddar Bay or Buttermilk Biscuits for a comforting, cozy meal.