Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup: Cozy Comfort
This Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a cozy comfort dish that combines tender gnocchi with shredded rotisserie chicken in a creamy broth, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups half-and-half (warmed)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 tsp fresh nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sliced celery (finely chopped)
- 1 to 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt to taste
- 3/4 cup grated carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot, then sauté onion, carrots, and celery with salt and pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pot with wine, simmering until most evaporates, then mix in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in chicken broth, simmering until thickened, then add half-and-half, thyme, and Italian herbs.
- Add gnocchi and simmer until tender and floating, then stir in Parmesan, chicken, and spinach until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, serving immediately for a thinner soup or letting it sit for a thicker consistency.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken can be substituted with cooked turkey or canned chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Half-and-half can be replaced with equal parts whole milk and heavy cream or unsweetened plant-based milk with cornstarch for thickness. Gnocchi can be exchanged for small pasta shapes or cauliflower florets, adjusting cooking times accordingly.