Description
If you adore the Chicken Gnocchi Soup from Olive Garden, you’ll be thrilled with this homemade version that outshines the original! This Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is rich, creamy, and brimming with delightful flavors. Packed with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and soft gnocchi, this comforting dish is perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. Its easy preparation ensures you can whip it up quickly, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. With the perfect balance of spices and a luxurious texture, each spoonful delivers warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 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
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
- Sauté chopped celery for 5–10 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in shredded carrots, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Sprinkle in flour; combine and cook for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring; then mix in milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add frozen spinach and cooked chicken; stir to combine.
- Bring soup to a gentle boil.
- Add gnocchi and cook for 4–5 minutes until they float to the top.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg