Chicken Gnocchi Soup
My Marry Me Chicken recipe has been going viral in the Skinnytaste Facebook Community Group, so why not make it into a soup? Someone asked me to lighten a Marry Me Chicken Soup that someone made with lots of cream and potatoes. I was inspired by my Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Soup (a fan favorite) from the Skinnytaste Cookbook. After some testing, I loved how this Chicken and Gnocchi Soup recipe turned out. It’s that winter comfort soup we’re all craving this time of year made healthy with plenty of protein and vegetables. For more gnocchi recipes, try my Cheesy Eggplant Gnocchi Caprese, Gnocchi in Red Pepper Sauce, and Cauliflower Gnocchi.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup Ingredients
Slurry: A slurry is a water-flour mixture that thickens soups. Use all- purpose or gluten-free flour, half-and-half, and cold water. Sausage: Remove the casings from sweet Italian chicken sausage. Shallot and Garlic: Once cooked, shallot and garlic become mellow and aromatic, imparting depth to the soup. Tomato Paste adds a savory tomato flavor. Chicken: Use a pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Parmesan: Using a parmesan rind and grated cheese gives this simple gnocchi soup a deliciously creamy, nutty flavor. Sundried Tomatoes: Drain sundried tomatoes in oil and chop them. Italian Seasoning is a dried herb blend consisting of basil, oregano, rosemary, and others. Potato Gnocchi: Buy one package of store-bought gnocchi or use homemade. Spinach: Chopped baby spinach provides vitamin C, iron, and other nutrients. Basil: Fresh basil has a brighter, more intense flavor than dried.
How to Make Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Variations
Sausage: Substitute chicken sausage with turkey. Parmesan Rind: If you don’t have a parmesan rind, it’s fine to skip it. However, it adds depth you can’t get from grated parmesan. One tip for always having rinds on hand is to store them in a zip-locked bag in the freezer the next time you cut one off a block of parmesan. Shallot: Swap the shallot with red onion. Italian Seasoning: If you don’t have Italian seasoning, substitute dried basil and oregano. Chicken: Use skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
What to Eat with Gnocchi Soup
Packed with protein, carbs, and vegetables, this healthy gnocchi soup is a complete meal by itself, but here are some suggestions to round out the meal:
Crusty bread or baguette for dipping in the broth Garlic knots pair well with the garlic in the soup. A green salad is an easy side for any soup. My go-to is romaine with red onion and avocado, but any combination of veggies, like grape tomatoes or cucumber, would work.
Storage
This easy chicken gnocchi soup will last in the refrigerator for four days or in the freezer for three months. I like to freeze soup in smaller glass containers or souper cubes to pull out a serving whenever I need a quick meal. You can let it thaw in the fridge in advance or microwave it frozen.
More Chicken Soup Recipes You’ll Love
Chicken Soup with Spinach and Acini di Pepe Lasagna Soup Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Shiitake and Wild Mushroom Soup Chicken Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
