Description
Learn how to make a delicious copycat version of Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup at home with this easy recipe. Creamy and comforting, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or finely diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux.
- Add Liquids: Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish Soup: Stir in chicken, gnocchi, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until gnocchi are tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
- If the soup thickens too much, thin with a splash of broth or milk.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
