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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Published: Oct 2, 2013 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup from KatiesCucina.com @WorldMarket #GourmetGetaway #Italian #Soup #Chicken

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is made with rotisserie chicken and pantry items like chicken broth, gnocchi, and pesto. This easy soup recipe is made in a half hours time.

Two green crocks of soup with a floral napkin and two spoons.

Gnocchi in a soup? I had the idea brewing in my head for quite some time, and upon returning home from Washington I knew exactly what would make this Italian-style chicken soup stand out. My secret ingredient, salami! I don’t know why, but it never occurred to me to add it to soup. On my first night in Washington we ate at a vineyard. I had a bowl of the orzo and salami soup. It was delicious and packed full of flavor.

To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first ordered it. Dummy me was thinking it would be large pieces of salami floating in the soup. Nope–nothing like that. It was tiny little diced up pieces of salami. It gave the soup so much depth, and its exactly what it did to my soup here today.

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup isn’t like the creamy gnocchi soup you get at Olive Garden. Instead it’s a broth based soup and its finished with a dollop of pesto adding so much flavor this this soup.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • Directions
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Soup Recipes

Ingredients

Ingredients on wood countertop; olive oil, cheese, pesto, gnocchi, and salame.
  • Meat – I use a store bought cooked rotisserie chicken and salami.
  • Gnocchi – One pound of store bought potato gnocchi.
  • Vegetables – I use the basic carrots, celery, and onions plus plum tomatoes, and spinach.
  • Broth – 3 – 32 ounce boxes of chicken broth.
  • Cheese – I like to use grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Pesto – You can use store bought or make your own homemade pesto. A dollop is all you need per bowl.

Directions

Two green crocks with soup, gnocchi, and pesto with jars in background.

First, In a large stock pot, on medium heat add olive oil and diced salami. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until crispy.

Next, add ⅓ cup chicken fat juices, diced carrots, onions, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes then add ½ cup of chicken broth to continue to sweat the vegetables.

Add 2 cups shredded chicken, plum tomatoes, and spinach to the pot. Mix well and add all the chicken broth to the stock pot. Place lid on top and bring to a boil (about 5 minutes).

Then add the package of gnocchi to the pot. Cook gnocchi for 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese and a spoonful (about 1 tablespoon) of pesto to each bowl. Enjoy

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks that I have when making Chicken Gnocchi Soup.

  • Salami – The salami will make this dish salty. This recipe has been tested with both low sodium chicken broth and regular chicken broth. If you are ok with salty you can use regular chicken brother, although it tastes better with the low-sodium variety.
  • Rotisserie Chicken – I purchase my rotisserie chicken at Costco and drain the fat at the bottom of the container to use for later use for soups and stews. Not all rotisseries come with the fat/juices.
  • Chicken Fat/Juices – If you don’t have the juices from the chicken you can substitute with chicken broth.

Soup Recipes

Top view of two green crocks with chicken soup and spoons.

Still craving more soup? Try these other soup recipes.

  • Chicken Sausage and Peppers Soup
  • Instant Pot Chicken Soup
  • Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
  • Mashed Potato Soup

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Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup from KatiesCucina.com @WorldMarket #GourmetGetaway #Italian #Soup #Chicken

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is made with rotisserie chicken and pantry items like chicken broth, gnocchi, and pesto. This easy soup recipe is made in a half hours time.
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Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Low Fat, Low Lactose
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 598kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Stove Top
  • 1 Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive OIl
  • 10 slices Columbus Italian Dry Sliced Salame diced
  • ½ cup chicken fat juices from rotisserie
  • ½ cup carrots diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3-32 ounce Low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 2 plum tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi

Garnish

  • ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese divided
  • ⅓ cup Pesto divided

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, on medium heat add olive oil and diced salami. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until crispy.
  • Next, add ⅓ cup chicken fat juices, diced carrots, onions, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes then add ½ cup of chicken broth to continue to sweat the vegetables.
  • Add 2 cups shredded chicken, plum tomatoes, and spinach to the pot. Mix well and add all the chicken broth to the stock pot. Place lid on top and bring to a boil (about 5 minutes).
  • Then add the package of gnocchi to the pot. Cook gnocchi for 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese and a spoonful (about 1 tablespoon) of pesto to each bowl. Enjoy

Notes

  • Salami – The salami will make this dish salty. This recipe has been tested with both low sodium chicken broth and regular chicken broth. If you are ok with salty you can use regular chicken brother, although it tastes better with the low-sodium variety.
  • Rotisserie Chicken – I purchase my rotisserie chicken at Costco and drain the fat at the bottom of the container to use for later use for soups and stews. Not all rotisseries come with the fat/juices.
  • Chicken Fat/Juices – If you don’t have the juices from the chicken you can substitute with chicken broth.
*Nutritional calculations are estimated and may vary depending on serving size and ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3218IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Leslie Witherspoon

    October 20, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    We just got that fall chill, and this was the first soup on my list to make. This recipe is a keeper.

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 21, 2013 at 7:06 am

      Thanks Leslie! It’s so good and super easy to make! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it!

  2. Ricky L

    October 07, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    salivating

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 08, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      It’s so good! 🙂

  3. Nancy/SpicieFoodie

    October 07, 2013 at 11:42 am

    What a scrumptious and filling soup. Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 07, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Nancy–you’ll have to let me know if you try it!

  4. Nutmeg Nanny

    October 04, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Oh man, this soup!! This looks so incredible 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 07, 2013 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Brandy–and so easy to make!!! 🙂

  5. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction

    October 03, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    I love gnocchi in soup, so this has to go on my menu soon!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 04, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      Me too and yet I always forget to add it, Jessica!

  6. Wanda

    October 03, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    My mom always make soup with salami. She gets in that long stick and keeps the rest on the fridge to have later with some crackers and cheese. Katie, you have brought some warm memories from my mom cooking for us as kids. Thanks! I love gnocchi in soup and this is a very fast dish. I love it!!!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 04, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      Awe how cool, Wanda. I had never heard of salami in soup until last weekend in Washington State!

  7. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

    October 03, 2013 at 10:24 am

    This little Italian girl is droooooling over this soup!!!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 04, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      Kayle–you’ll love it!!

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