Herby Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Herby chicken gnocchi soup is a traditional mix of tender shredded chicken and chewy dumplings in an irresistibly aromatic homemade broth

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Course: Soup

Cuisine: European fusion

Keyword: chicken gnocchi soup

Servings: people

To a soup pot, add 2 chicken breast and 2 chicken thighs, 2 bay leaves, the peppercorns and a pinch of salt. Pour in cold water and set to boil over medium heat. Once it boils, lower the heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes with a lid slightly ajar. Make sure to skim the foam off the top to keep the broth clear.
At the end of the cooking time, remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Remove the bones and shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces. Strain the broth through a sieve to remove the impurities, the bay leaves and the peppercorns. Set the clarified broth aside till needed.
In the same pot melt the butter and saute the onions, celery and carrots for 5 minutes over medium heat, then add 2 pressed garlic cloves and cook briefly for 30 seconds. Pour the broth over the vegetables, add 1 tsp of Vegeta seasoning if using and add the chicken back to the pot, bring everything to a boil. Then add the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes or until al dente and take off the heat. Add the fresh dill and parsley, cover with a lid and let it stand for 15 minutes for the flavours to meld together before serving.