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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Recipe by Ian Fujimoto on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A velvety, comforting soup that blends tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and rich cream into a savory, aromatic broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a hearty lunch, this dish delivers a burst of Italian flavor in every spoonful.

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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup by Ian Fujimoto, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted and foamy.

  2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The vegetables soften without browning.

  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, watching for a fragrant aroma without letting it burn.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The garlic smells fragrant; avoid letting it burn.

  4. Pour the chicken broth into the pot, increase the heat to bring it to a gentle simmer.

  5. Add the cubed chicken breast to the simmering broth; cook for 8‑10 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are opaque and cooked through.

  6. Season the soup with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  7. Add the gnocchi to the pot; cook for 3‑4 minutes, or until they float to the surface, indicating they are done.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The gnocchi float when cooked.

  8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to warm through without boiling.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Warm the cream through without letting the soup boil.

  9. Simmer the soup gently for another 2 minutes to meld the flavors, then remove from heat.

  10. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish each serving with the chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Veggie sauté timing
Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned before adding garlic.
Garlic quick cook
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, watching for fragrance without letting it burn.
Check chicken doneness
Cook cubed chicken 8‑10 minutes in simmering broth until pieces are opaque and cooked through.
Gnocchi finish cue
Add gnocchi and cook 3‑4 minutes; they are done when they float to the surface.
Cream addition tip
Stir in heavy cream over low heat and avoid boiling.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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