Description
A creamy, comforting bowl of homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup that’s even better than Olive Garden’s version. Filled with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a silky, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, adds richness and helps sauté vegetables.
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, prevents butter from burning.
- Yellow Onion: 1 small, finely diced for sweetness.
- Celery: 2 stalks, chopped for aromatic crunch.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced for deep flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: ¼ cup, thickens the soup.
- Chicken Broth: 4 cups, the flavorful base.
- Cooked Chicken Breast: 2 cups, shredded for heartiness.
- Potato Gnocchi: 16 ounces, soft and chewy texture.
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup, gives a silky, smooth finish.
- Fresh Spinach: 1½ cups, adds color and freshness.
- Carrot: 1 large, shredded for sweetness and color.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste, enhances all flavors.
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon, for that classic Italian aroma.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm your soup pot over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt butter and olive oil, then sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in flour and cook for a minute before whisking in chicken broth gradually.
- Assemble the Dish: Add cooked chicken, shredded carrot, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook to Perfection: Add gnocchi and cook for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Finishing Touches: Reduce heat, stir in cream and spinach until wilted. Adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
- Note: Add cream off the heat to avoid curdling.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze without spinach; add it when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken gnocchi soup, Olive Garden copycat, creamy soup, comfort food, Italian soup recipe