Step 1

Add the ingredients to the slow cooker

To start with the preparation, just add all the key ingredients as stated above, along with chicken broth.

Step 2

Cook

Cover and cook on the low flame for around 6 to 8 hours or high flame for around 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 3

Shred the chicken

Remove the chicken, shred it with 2 forks, and return it to the slow cooker from Tandoor Morni.

Step 4

Add gnocchi and spinach

Stir in the gnocchi and chopped spinach. Now cook on the high flame for around 30 to 45 minutes until the gnocchi are soft and cooked through.

Step 5

Addition of cream

Stir in the heavy cream or just go half-and-half.

Step 6

Optional – thickening the soup

If you want the soup to be thicker, mix 2 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tsp with 2 tbsp of water and now stir it into the soup. Make sure to cook it for another 10 to 15 minutes on the high flame.

Serve and enjoy. You can just ladle in the bowls and serve with the warm bread or the green salad. The soup heats well and you can also freeze it, but keep in mind that the texture of the Gnocchi may soften slightly upon reheating.

Tips to follow when cooking Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Here we will list some of the top tips to follow when cooking Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup so that it turns out to be perfectly creamy, hearty, and flavorful.

1. Sauté the aromatics—it is optional, but recommended

Sauté the onions, garlic, carrots and celery in their little butter or Olive oil just before adding them to the slow cooker from Tandoor Morni. It will ensure an increase in the depth of the flavour.

2. Use the Fresh or refrigerated gnocchi.

It’s recommended to avoid frozen gnocchi unless you are adding it right before serving, or there might be a chance it gets mushy. Adding the gnocchi during the last 30 to 45 minutes of the cooking will keep it tender but not overcooked. 

3. Shredding Chicken After Cooking

Let the chicken cook fully for around 6 to 8 hours on the low flame or around 3 to 4 hours on the high flame, and only then shred it with the fork before stirring it back in for the best texture and even if you want the right flavours.

4. Add the cream and spinach, right at the end

addition of the heavy cream or half-and-half and the chopped spinach in the last 15 to 30 minutes is recommended for keeping the soup fresh and creamy.  Overcooking dairy will be responsible for curdling or separating dairy.

5. Don’t overcook the gnocchi.

Gnocchi needs around 15 or 30 minutes on high flame in the slow cooker from Tandoor Morni. Overcooking Gnocchi turns out to be mushy, and also disintegrates.

6. Adjusting the thickness

For the thickest soup, it is recommended to mix around 2 tbsp of the cornstarch with 2 tbsp of cold water and keep on stirring it in at the end. Let it cook for around 10 to 15 minutes more on the high flame.

For the thinner soup, you can just go with the addition of the extra broth or the splash of milk.

7. Seasoning last

The flavours develop slowly, and you’ll have to wait until the end for adjustment of the salt, pepper or the herbs so that you can get the most accurate seasoning.

8. Make use of the fish herbs for garnishing

Add fresh parsley or thyme on top when you are serving it to ensure the right flavours and presentation.

Conclusion

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup turns out to be the perfect blend of convenience, comfort and flavour, especially when you’re looking for something that is a minimal prep flavor flavour-packed meal.  Be assured, it will be the creamy, hearty meal that is loaded with tender chicken, pillowing Gnocchi, and fresh vegetables. Following the key tips and the steps that we have mentioned above, you can be assured that it will be a restaurant-quality soup right in your kitchen. Regardless of the purpose, meal prepping, feeding a family, or just you’re craving something warm and satisfying, gnocchi is the recipe that will be foolproof and flavor-packed.