Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup. This creamy, rich soup is a delightful copycat recipe that brings the beloved flavors of Olive Garden right to your kitchen. Packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with family and friends. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a hearty bowl of this delicious soup, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Its customizable nature allows you to add your favorite ingredients while still delivering that signature creamy texture and flavor that everyone loves.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2–3 stalks)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken meat (2 legs and 2 thighs, cooked)
- 8 ounce chopped frozen spinach
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped celery for 5–10 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in shredded carrots, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add flour, stirring to combine and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add milk and heavy cream; stir until smooth.
- Mix in frozen spinach and shredded chicken; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add gnocchi and cook for 4–5 minutes until they float.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg