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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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A creamy, comforting soup loaded with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs. This homemade Olive Garden-inspired Chicken Gnocchi Soup is hearty, delicious, and easy to make in one pot.

Ingredients

  1. 2 tbsp olive oil
  2. 2 tbsp butter
  3. 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  4. 2 carrots, sliced or shredded
  5. 2 celery stalks, chopped
  6. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  8. 4 cups chicken broth
  9. 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  10. 1 package (16 oz / 450g) potato gnocchi
  11. 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
  12. 1 cup heavy cream
  13. 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  14. Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.

  1. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat, cooking for 1 minute to form a roux.
  4. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then add gnocchi. Cook 3–5 minutes until they float and are tender.
  6. Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  7. Add spinach and cook until wilted (or heated through if using frozen).
  8. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  9. Simmer for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk for cream.
  • Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard if desired.
  • To make gluten-free, use gluten-free gnocchi and flour blend.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.

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