Skip to main content

Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

 

Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Chicken Gnocchi Soup

There is no soup better and more filling than Chicken Gnocchi Soup! It is creamy and packed with the most tastiest seasoned chicken and filled with fluffy gnocchi. If this is your favourite item from the Olive Garden menu, now you can make it at home and even better!

Ingredients

Chicken

.1 pound chicken breasts, 2 large breasts
.1 tablespoon olive oil
.2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
.1 teaspoon lemon pepper
.1 teaspoon smoked paprika
.1 teaspoon garlic powder
.1 teaspoon salt
.1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Soup

.2 tablespoons unsalted butter
.1 tablespoon olive oil
.1 tablespoon minced garlic
.2 to 3 carrots, chopped
.1/2 yellow onion, chopped
.1/2 stalk celery, chopped
.4 cups chicken broth
.3 cups half and half + 1/3 cup all purpose flour
.1 teaspoon black pepper
.1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
.1 teaspoon sweet paprika
.Dash of Nutmeg
.1/2 cup grated Parmesan, more to taste
.1 teaspoon red chili powder
.2 tablespoons chopped parsley
.2 to 3 basil leaves, chopped
.1/4 tablespoon salt, add more or less for a great taste.
.1 pound gnocchi
.1 large handful of spinach

Instructions:

Prepare the chicken:

.In a bowl, add chicken, olive oil, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Mix to marinade evenly.
.Heat an oiled wok or pan over medium-high heat.
.Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes. 
.Then lower the heat and let the chicken cook on the center or set  the temperature at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 
.Remove chicken from pan.
.Cut the chicken into small pieces and keep aside.

Make the soup:

.Heat a large pot over medium heat.
.Add garlic, chopped carrot, chopped onion, and chopped celery to butter and oil and fry. Cook till onion becomes soft.
.In a small bowl, combine the half and half with the flour and then add to the bowl with the chicken broth. Mix all together.
.Season the soup with black pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, nutmeg, and salt. Cover it well and let simmer for 30 minutes.
.After 30 minutes, remove the lid and add the chicken, parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, basil and gnocchi. Mix altogether and let the gnocchi cook for about six-nine minutes or until getting soft.
.Finally, throw some spinach in there, taste the soup, adjust any seasonings, and turn off the heat to enjoy!


Comments