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    Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Published: Jun 16, 2022 / Updated: Jun 10, 2022 / Leave a comment

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    This creamy Tuscan chicken gnocchi soup recipe has all your favorite Italian-inspired flavors in a cozy and warming soup! The pillowy gnocchi is hard to resist.

    Try my Chicken Gnocchi Soup next for another restaurant-quality soup.

    a bowl of tuscan chicken gnocchi soup with a spoon

    Why you'll love it

    Since I know you guys can't get enough of my Creamy Tuscan Chicken, I decided to get a little creative and channel those irresistible flavors into a comforting soup. You're welcome. But seriously, I even impressed myself with the results here!

    You get all the classic Tuscan-inspired flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and basil paired with gnocchi and chicken in a creamy broth. It's basically everything you could want in a single soup recipe, and it only takes 40 minutes to make.

    Ingredients for it

    • Olive oil and butter - for sautéing
    • Onion, celery, and garlic - our tasty base for starting this soup off right. I like using sweet (Vidalia) onions, and this garlic press makes mincing it easy since you don't need to peel the cloves.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes - I use the kind packed in oil and drain it
    • Italian seasoning - it comes in a single convenient jar, and it has dried herbs like rosemary and thyme
    • Chicken broth and water - for the liquid of the broth
    • Chicken - use rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time
    • Gnocchi - we're using the shelf-stable kind found in the pasta aisle
    • Heavy cream - for that luxurious aspect of the broth
    • Spinach and basil - classic fresh ingredients to get that signature Tuscan flavor
    ingredients for tuscan chicken gnocchi soup in bowls

    Pro tip

    • This isn't a super thick soup, but the gnocchi does release starch as it cooks, which helps to thicken the broth to a nice consistency.

    How to make Tuscan chicken gnocchi soup

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    frying onion and celery in a dutch oven and adding in sundried tomatoes

    In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, sauté the oil, butter, onion, and celery, stirring occasionally until softened. Add in the garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.

    adding in broth, chicken, and spinach to a dutch oven

    Stir in the chicken broth, water, chicken, and gnocchi, and bring to a boil and simmer. Add the cream and spinach, and cook until it wilts. Season with salt & pepper and enjoy.

    Substitutions and variations

    • You could try subbing the cream for half-and-half, but I do recommend using heavy cream if possible. It'll taste richer and make the broth luxurious.
    • I know not everyone is a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so you could leave them out if you prefer, or chop a couple of small tomatoes and use those instead for a pop of freshness and color.

    What to serve with this soup

    • This Tuscan chicken soup pairs well with breadsticks, garlic knots, or a big slice of Cheesy Garlic Bread.
    • For a lighter option, try serving a side salad with it that's dressed up in this homemade Olive Garden Salad Dressing.

    Leftovers and storage

    • Store this soup in the fridge for 3-4 days, but definitely keep in mind that the gnocchi will continue to release starch over time, making the broth thicker.
    • Reheat in a saucepan over a low heat, giving it the occasional stir, until it's warmed through. Add in a splash of broth or cream to thin it out if desired.
    • I don't recommend freezing this one. The texture of the gnocchi will change, and creamy soups normally don't freeze well.

    Try these soups next

    • Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
    • Chicken Bacon Gnocchi Soup
    • Easy Zuppa Toscana
    • Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
    • Creamy Chicken Lasagna Soup
    a pot of tuscan chicken gnocchi soup with a ladle

    If you make this chicken gnocchi soup, I'd love it if you tagged me #saltandlavender on Instagram or leave me a review below!

    a bowl of tuscan chicken gnocchi soup with a spoon

    Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    This creamy Tuscan chicken gnocchi soup recipe has all your favorite Italian-inspired flavors in a cozy and warming soup! The pillowy gnocchi is hard to resist.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 421 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 2 sticks celery chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes see note
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 cups cooked chicken I used rotisserie
    • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
    • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • 2-3 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
    • 1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil torn/sliced
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add the oil, butter, onion, and celery to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the pot and cook for about a minute.
    • Stir in the chicken broth, water, chicken, and gnocchi. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
    • Stir in the cream and spinach. Cook for a few more minutes until the spinach wilts. Add in the basil, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve.

    Notes

    • I drain the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and loosely pack them in the measuring cup. If they're not already chopped, it's a good idea to chop them into small pieces.
    • The longer you cook/leave the soup to sit, the more it'll thicken up as the gnocchi releases its starch.
    • Serves 4-6 depending on portion size/what else you serve it with.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 930mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1850IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Creamy Tuscan Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    Author Natasha Bull
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