Name: Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 bowls
Cuisine: American

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May 13, 2025

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This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a warm, comforting bowl inspired by a classic Olive Garden favorite. Made from scratch with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a flavorful broth, it’s creamy, garlicky, and loaded with savory goodness. Roasted garlic and Parmesan rinds deepen the flavor while cream cheese and fresh herbs finish it off with richness and brightness. Perfect for chilly nights or when you need a cozy, soul-soothing meal that feels homemade and hearty.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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Ingredients

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 1 hour. Set aside.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. In a pan with olive oil, cook chicken on both sides until fully done. Shred and set aside.

In the same pan, melt butter with a dash of olive oil. Add diced carrot, onion, and celery. Season with salt and pepper and cook until softened.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Season with the same spices used for the chicken. Add heavy cream and Parmesan rinds, if using.

Add uncooked gnocchi and cook for a few minutes until tender.

Squeeze out roasted garlic into a bowl, mash, and stir into the soup. Add cream cheese and mix until melted.

Return shredded chicken to the pot. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley. Stir to combine and simmer briefly.

Remove Parmesan rind if used. Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and herbs.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Parmesan Rind Magic 🧀
Simmer the Parmesan rinds in the broth for at least 20 minutes to extract deep, umami-rich flavor that elevates the entire soup's complexity.
Gnocchi Texture Trick 🥣
Add gnocchi at the very end of cooking and stir gently to prevent breaking, ensuring they remain pillowy and perfectly tender.
Roasted Garlic Technique 🧄
Roast whole garlic heads beforehand to develop a sweeter, more mellow flavor that will transform the soup's depth and richness.
Cream Stabilization Secret 🥄
Temper the cream cheese and heavy cream slowly into the hot broth to prevent curdling, creating a smooth and luxurious texture.
Herb Infusion Method 🌿
Tie fresh parsley and basil stems together and steep them in the broth during simmering for an intense, aromatic herb essence.

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