Olive Garden Style Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Olive Garden-Style Chicken and Gnocchi Soup, a creamy and hearty classic that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. This rich soup features tender potato gnocchi, juicy shredded chicken, and a medley of fresh spinach, carrots, and celery in a velvety broth infused with garlic and thyme. Perfectly balanced with a touch of heavy cream, this one-pot recipe is quick to prepare, coming together in just 45 minutes. Ideal for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this irresistible soup is best served with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread on the side. Experience the flavors you love from Olive Garden—all from the comfort of home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 2 cups spinach leaves, fresh
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt completely.
Add the diced onion and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously to form a paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the heavy cream, shredded chicken, shredded carrots, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
Gently add the gnocchi to the soup and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi floats to the surface.
Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and let them wilt, about 2-3 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1077 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 667 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
