Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup 🍲
Are you craving a warm and comforting bowl of hearty soup that will remind you of your favorite Olive Garden experience? Look no further! This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a deliciously creamy, savory dish that’s perfect for any meal. Made with tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh veggies, this soup is a hug in a bowl that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Let’s dive into how to make this restaurant-style dish right in your kitchen!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced 🍗
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped 🥒
- ½ white onion, diced 🧅
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 🧄
- ½ cup shredded carrots 🥕
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 🍗
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- 1 teaspoon thyme 🌿
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi 🥔
- 2 cups half and half 🥛
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped 🌱
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables:
Start by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add in the chopped celery, diced onions, minced garlic, and shredded carrots. Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant. 🥄
2️⃣ Add Chicken & Broth:
Next, stir in the diced cooked chicken, low-sodium chicken broth, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, carefully stir in the potato gnocchi and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully. 🍲
3️⃣ Incorporate Cream & Spinach:
Pour in the half and half and stir in the chopped fresh spinach. Let everything cook together for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach becomes tender. 🌿
4️⃣ Final Touches:
Give the soup a taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, and enjoy a cozy bowl of this creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup! 🍽️
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something warm and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. The tender chicken, flavorful broth, and soft gnocchi create the ultimate harmony in each bite. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or alongside a salad and breadsticks, this soup will definitely impress your family and guests!
Pro Tip: To make this soup even more flavorful, you can try adding a dash of Italian seasoning or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy! 🍲
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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup 🍲
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts – cooked and diced 🍗
1 stalk of celery – chopped 🥒
½ white onion – diced 🧅
2 teaspoons minced garlic 🧄
½ cup shredded carrots 🥕
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
4 cups low sodium chicken broth 🍗
Salt and pepper – to taste 🧂
1 teaspoon thyme 🌿
16 ounces potato gnocchi 🥔
2 cups half and half 🥛
1 cup fresh spinach – roughly chopped 🌱
Instructions
1️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, onions, garlic, and carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent. 🥄
2️⃣ Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then gently stir in gnocchi. Boil for 3-4 minutes longer before reducing heat to a simmer and cooking for 10 minutes. 🍲
3️⃣ Stir in half and half and spinach and cook another 1-2 minutes until spinach is tender. 🌿
4️⃣ Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, and serve. 🍽️
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 20min