Description
This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. With shredded chicken, tender gnocchi, and a flavorful broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or thinly sliced
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1½ cups half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until tender.
- Add Flour and Broth: Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Cook Soup: Add chicken, carrots, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer, then stir in half-and-half and gnocchi. Cook until tender.
- Finish and Serve: Add spinach, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- For a lighter version, use whole milk instead of cream.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or breadsticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
