I don’t know about you, but when I see the word “zuppa”, I can practically smell the flavors of a rich broth and feel my skin tingling as I imagine the warming liquid sliding into my belly. Of course, this comforting soup, filled with roasted chicken, pillowy gnocchi and savory pesto, would be served by my long-lost Italian grandmother, next to a roaring fire, with the sound of Pavarotti carressing the notes of my favorite aria. Sigh…Okay, I don’t actually have an Italian grandmother, long-lost or otherwise, but I could probably conjure up at least a flickering fire and a Pavarotti aria or two.
This recipe for Zuppa di Gnocchi e Pesto is courtesy of Tasty Kitchen member Melanie, who blogs at The Coupon Goddess. Not only does Melanie fill her blog with tasty recipes, but she also teaches you how to get the best deals in your grocery store. You can’t beat that.
I made this recipe for The Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen blog. Head over there for the recipe and step-by-step photos.




















{ 27 comments… read them below or add one }
Just the color of this caught my eye…heading over to check it out. YUM!
Headed over . . . even though I can claim an Italian grandmother!
Hi, I really like your blog. Simple and elegant!
I’ve never made this and I’m about to cry because of it.
And then make it.
And then cry again. Into it.
This looks fabulous! Comforting and delicious!
I never thought of gnocchi in soup, but I bet it’s fantastic!
I can loan you our Nonna Antonia:)This soup looks fantastic and perfect for the cooler days heading our way:)xx
You’re killing me (in a good way) with all the delicious healthy soups/stews you’ve posted the last few weeks! I could eat this way all winter. Heading over to Tasty Kitchen to check things out!
This sounds great, and looks even better. I can’t decide which looks more appetizing, the big pieces of chicken, or that savory looking broth!
Photo has been pinned!
Oh my gosh…I love gnocchi. It’s just so chewy and delicious, not to mention I am a potato freak. xDDD Unfortunately I rarely get it ‘cuz my dad doesn’t like it. WEIRDO.
Since I am currently nursing a cold, I can’t tell you how wonderful this sounds right now… I think I need an Italian mother or you in my kitchen!!
I’d take on Nancy’s cold for bowl. GREG
Looks so comforting and delicious!
What a nice twist on the every day chicken soup!
Love this idea!
Your soup sounds to die for, Dara.
This soup looks amazing.
I could live on soups like this.
Now I kind of wish I had an Italian grandmother! Of course we can dream
Heading over to check this out – it looks amazing!
I was sold on the word Gnocchi.
Heading on over…this looks delicious!
What a great update to classic chicken noodle soup
This looks great! I love the addition of pesto!
This looks fabulous – i put pesto in my minestrone soup and it gives it an awesome flavor. Very nice!
Such a comforting soup – I would love this when we are in Telluride
It looks super tasty! I’m headed over!
This soup sounds fantastic!! I think I am bookmarking this recipe.