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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

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This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy and comforting soup loaded with tender chicken, potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and aromatic vegetables, simmered in a flavorful chicken broth with herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines rich textures and delicious flavors that warm you up in just 35 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American Italian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat the fats: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter until melted and combined.
  2. Sauté onion: Add the diced half white onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add vegetables: Stir in the peeled and diced carrot and chopped celery. Cook until these soften, about another 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add broth and seasoning: Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, add 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a low boil.
  5. Cook gnocchi: Stir in 16 ounces of potato gnocchi and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Add dairy, chicken, and spinach: Stir in 2 cups half-and-half, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, and 1 cup roughly chopped fresh spinach. Cook until everything is warmed through and spinach is wilted, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Final seasoning and serve: Taste the soup, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary, and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
  • For a richer soup, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, let it simmer a few extra minutes before serving.
  • Adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil at the end can brighten the flavor.
  • This soup freezes well; freeze in airtight containers and reheat gently on the stove.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/olive-garden-chicken-gnocchi-soup-recipe/