Description
A comforting and hearty Olive Garden copycat recipe for Chicken Gnocchi Soup that is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the dried thyme and basil, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top and are tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and heavy cream, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Olive Garden, Copycat Recipe, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe
