Marry Me Gnocchi Soup
Indulge in our delightful Marry Me Gnocchi Soup, a cozy bowl of comfort that promises to warm your soul! With pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy broth, this soup is not just a meal—it’s a hug in a bowl. Whip it up for a date night or a rainy day, and watch it become your new go-to favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 12-15 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 white onions, diced
- Parsleyoptional
- Pepper to taste
- 1 bunch of spinach, chopped
- 4-8 pcs of sundried tomatoes, minced
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Chicken breast fillet
- Chicken stock as needed
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (120 ml)
- 1 cup of heavy cream (240 ml)
- Heavy creamoptional
- Parmesan to taste
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 pack gnocchi
- olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- garlic powder
- paprika
- Salt & pepper
- italian seasoning
- Old Bay
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season your chicken breast with the ingredients listed above, and bake in the oven at 180°C for around 25-35 mins. Slice it into small chunks.
- 2
Saute onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook down with tomato paste.
- 3
Add your sun-dried tomatoes and chicken stock.
- 4
Add in your gnocchi, cream, and roasted chicken from earlier. Let the gnocchi cook for around 2-5 minutes before adding your cheeses. Lastly add spinach and season to taste.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook gnocchi directly in the soup for exactly 2-3 minutes to prevent them from becoming mushy - they'll continue cooking from residual heat and absorb flavors without breaking apart.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Add cream after reducing heat to below 180°F to prevent curdling, as dairy proteins denature and separate at higher temperatures when combined with acidic tomatoes.techniquebelow 180°F
- ✓Bloom tomato paste for 60-90 seconds in the sautéed vegetables before adding liquid - this caramelizes the sugars and eliminates the raw, metallic taste while concentrating umami.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Add spinach in the final 30 seconds of cooking to retain its bright color and prevent nutrient loss - prolonged heat destroys up to 50% of folate and vitamin C.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of chicken stock to cream for optimal consistency - too much cream creates a cloying texture while too little won't provide the signature richness.ingredient3:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Marry Me Gnocchi Soup
Indulge in our delightful Marry Me Gnocchi Soup, a cozy bowl of comfort that promises to warm your soul! With pillowy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy broth, this soup is not just a meal—it’s a hug in a bowl. Whip it up for a date night or a rainy day, and watch it become your new go-to favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 12-15 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 white onions, diced
- Parsleyoptional
- Pepper to taste
- 1 bunch of spinach, chopped
- 4-8 pcs of sundried tomatoes, minced
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Chicken breast fillet
- Chicken stock as needed
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (120 ml)
- 1 cup of heavy cream (240 ml)
- Heavy creamoptional
- Parmesan to taste
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 pack gnocchi
- olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- garlic powder
- paprika
- Salt & pepper
- italian seasoning
- Old Bay
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season your chicken breast with the ingredients listed above, and bake in the oven at 180°C for around 25-35 mins. Slice it into small chunks.
- 2
Saute onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook down with tomato paste.
- 3
Add your sun-dried tomatoes and chicken stock.
- 4
Add in your gnocchi, cream, and roasted chicken from earlier. Let the gnocchi cook for around 2-5 minutes before adding your cheeses. Lastly add spinach and season to taste.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook gnocchi directly in the soup for exactly 2-3 minutes to prevent them from becoming mushy - they'll continue cooking from residual heat and absorb flavors without breaking apart.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Add cream after reducing heat to below 180°F to prevent curdling, as dairy proteins denature and separate at higher temperatures when combined with acidic tomatoes.techniquebelow 180°F
- ✓Bloom tomato paste for 60-90 seconds in the sautéed vegetables before adding liquid - this caramelizes the sugars and eliminates the raw, metallic taste while concentrating umami.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Add spinach in the final 30 seconds of cooking to retain its bright color and prevent nutrient loss - prolonged heat destroys up to 50% of folate and vitamin C.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of chicken stock to cream for optimal consistency - too much cream creates a cloying texture while too little won't provide the signature richness.ingredient3:1 ratio