Description
This Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal. Loaded with shredded chicken, potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a blend of savory seasonings, this soup is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until smooth. Add shredded chicken, gnocchi, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk for heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
