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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A creamy and hearty soup featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, inspired by the beloved Olive Garden recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Gnocchi and Cream
  • 1 package gnocchi about 16 oz
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup spinach, fresh chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated plus more for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the shredded chicken and cook for 10 minutes.
Add Gnocchi and Cream
  1. Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  3. Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.

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