Description
A creamy, comforting soup made with tender rotisserie chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, flavorful broth—ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken, heavy cream, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Once the soup is gently simmering, add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (about 2-3 minutes) until they float to the top.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Add fresh spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens.
Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter version.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
Use small pasta shapes like orecchiette or mini shells if out of gnocchi.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
To make ahead, prepare the soup without gnocchi and cook gnocchi fresh before serving.
For freezing, leave out the gnocchi and add it after thawing and reheating.
For a thicker soup, stir in a cornstarch slurry while simmering.
For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and dairy-free gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
