Name: Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground chicken; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced in rounds; 2 stalks celery, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp paprika; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 lb potato gnocchi; 2 cups fresh spinach, packed; 1 cup frozen peas (130g); 1 cup frozen corn (140g); 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half (115g); Fresh chopped parsley (optional topping)

Description

A warm, creamy chicken gnocchi soup made quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground chicken
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced in rounds
2 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 lb potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh spinach, packed
1 cup frozen peas (130g)
1 cup frozen corn (140g)
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half (115g)
Fresh chopped parsley (optional topping)

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and warm for a minute. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30–60 seconds.
Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for 2–3 minutes.
Add ground chicken, season with salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and paprika, and cook until no longer pink.
Pour in chicken broth, ensuring ingredients are submerged. Stir to combine.
Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes.
Perform a quick release by turning the valve to venting when done. Stir the soup once the pressure is released.
Stir in gnocchi, spinach, peas, corn, and half-and-half.
Switch to ‘Sauté’ mode and cook for 3–5 minutes until gnocchi are tender and spinach is wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a lighter option, use ground turkey or cooked shredded chicken. Swap in whole milk or cream for richer flavor. Gnocchi can soften when refrigerated, consider keeping it separate if storing leftovers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Pressure Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Instant Pot, chicken soup, gnocchi, quick dinner, comfort food