Description
Creamy, comforting and so flavorful, this delicious chicken gnocchi soup is the perfect meal to warm up during the winter months. With pillowy soft gnocchi, tender chicken and vegetables, the whole family is going to love this soup. Gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks)
- 1 cup gluten-free potato gnocchi
- 1 ounce dairy-free Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cups dairy-free heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 5-6 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Sauté Veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and begin to turn golden. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Gluten-Free Flour: Sprinkle the gluten-free 1:1 flour over the vegetables and stir continuously. Cook for about 3 minutes over low heat to remove the raw taste of the flour and create a smooth base.
- Add Broth, Juice, Seasonings & Chicken: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add lemon juice, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and the chicken.
- Simmer Ingredients: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the chicken to cook through.
- Shred Chicken Meat: Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones and skin, then return the shredded chicken to the soup.
- Mix in Cream & Cheese: Stir in the dairy-free heavy cream and shredded dairy-free Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese fully melts into the broth and the soup takes on a rich, creamy texture.
- Add Spinach: Add the spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until the leaves wilt but remain bright green.
- Add Gnocchi: Stir in the gluten-free potato gnocchi and let them cook through for about 5 minutes. Serve & Enjoy: Divide the chicken gnocchi soup evenly between the bowls, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Oil: I used extra virgin olive oil, but you can also use vegetable oil if you prefer (canola oil, sunflower oil, etc).
Vegetables: I used a mix of carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and spinach. Go ahead and substitute the veggies with whatever type of veggies you prefer (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc).
Lemon Juice: I recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Chicken Broth: You can use either chicken broth or chicken stock. Alternatively, if you don’t have chicken stock on hand, vegetable broth or vegetable stock will work too.
Chicken:Â I used a mix of both chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks for more flavor. Feel free to use whichever chicken parts you prefer.
Gnocchi: Gnocchi are tender Italian potato dumplings. I’ve used gluten-free gnocchi to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular gnocchi instead.
Parmesan Cheese: I used dairy-free Parmesan cheese to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular Parmesan cheese instead.
Cream: I used dairy-free heavy cream to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular heavy cream instead.
Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free 1:1 flour blend (a gluten-free 1:1 substitute for regular flour) that is made up of lighter flours/starches. I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free flour blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour). Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular flour instead.
Herbs: To flavor this chicken gnocchi soup, I’ve used bay leaves and thyme. However you may also use other types of herbs such as rosemary or parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
