Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Imagine coming home after a long day, craving something warm, comforting, and delicious, but dreading the thought of spending hours in the kitchen. That’s where Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup comes in! This isn't just any soup; it's a flavorful hug in a bowl, packed with the goodness of tender rotisserie chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables, all ready in a flash. It's quick, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with comforting flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. My family practically inhales it, and I know yours will too!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

My grandmother, Nana Rose, always had a pot of soup simmering on the stove. It was her way of showing love and comfort. This Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is inspired by her spirit – it's quick enough for a weeknight, but packed with the heart and soul of a home-cooked meal, just like Nana used to make. It embodies that warm, comforting feeling that always brought our family together.

Ingredients

• For the Soup Base:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• The Good Stuff:

  • 1 pound cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
2. Build the Flavor: Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme and rosemary. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add Chicken and Gnocchi: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi are tender and float to the surface, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Finish and Serve: Stir in the frozen peas and heavy cream (if using). Heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A comforting and flavorful soup packed with rotisserie chicken, gnocchi, and vegetables, ready in a flash.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

For the Soup Base:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 carrots peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

The Good Stuff:

• 1 pound cooked rotisserie chicken shredded
• 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional) for extra richness
• Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

• Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
   1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 4 cloves garlic
2. Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme and rosemary. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
   6 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, salt, pepper
3. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi are tender and float to the surface, about 3-5 minutes.
   1 pound cooked rotisserie chicken, 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
4. Stir in the frozen peas and heavy cream (if using). Heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
   1 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional), Fresh parsley